Davos, 16 January 2024 (dpa/MIA) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told supporters of Ukraine "to empower their resistance" in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion.

Calling for more arms and financial support for Ukraine, von der Leyen urged the country's backers to hold their ground in a speech at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Von der Leyen said Ukraine needs "predictable financing throughout 2024 and beyond" against the background of outstanding commitments from the European Union.

Addressing the global forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, von der Leyen said Ukraine "can prevail in this war," citing Kiev's victories in liberating captured territories from Russia as proof.

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