Ursula von der Leyen condemned Vladimir Putin's actions, calling him a "predator," and emphasized the need for strong deterrent measures.

During a visit to the border of Poland with Belarus, Ursula von der Leyen characterized Vladimir Putin's actions as predatory, mentioning the wars in Chechnya, Georgia, Crimea, and Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a sense of urgency and deterrent measures against Russian aggression. Ursula von der Leyen's tour includes visits to several EU border states, aiming to strengthen support for these countries. In Romania, von der Leyen will discuss EU-NATO cooperation in the field of security and economic issues, including the budget deficit.