Ursula von der Leyen had a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine.

The topics discussed were the next steps towards a long-lasting peace with Russia, Ukraine's accession to the EU, but also the reconstruction of the country.

"We discussed the next steps towards a negotiated peace agreement and Ukraine's future accession to the European Union, as well as its reconstruction," reads the official announcement published by Ursula Von der Leyen on Thursday afternoon on X.

The President of the European Commission reiterated the EU's support for Ukraine, but also the fact that it will contribute to a lasting ceasefire between the two countries.

“Europe’s position is clear. We fully support Ukraine. We will continue to play an active role to guarantee a just and lasting peace,”said European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen.