What to expect in Ukraine at the big annual summary of the European Union

What to expect in Ukraine at the big annual summary of the European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the EU address on September 16, typically a celebration of last year's wins and a preview of next year's agenda, when Ukraine is likely to feature strongly.

The speech itself is a closely guarded secret, and the subject of much speculation throughout Brussels in the weeks leading up to the event. However, there are hints of how Ukraine might perform this time.

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