Von der Leyen, Trump discuss defense and Ukraine

She announced this on the X social media platform, Ukrinform reports.

"Excellent phone call with Donald Trump today to congratulate him on his election victory. Looking forward to strengthening EU-US ties and working jointly to address geitical challenges," von der Leyen said.

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She added that they had also "discussed defense and Ukraine, trade and energy."

"Together, we can foster prosperity and stability on both sides of the Atlantic," she said.