EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is touring seven Eastern European countries bordering Russia or Belarus to reaffirm the EU's support against Russian aggression. This trip, coinciding with US efforts for a Ukraine ceasefire, is her largest diplomatic push since the start of the war. Von der Leyen and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the Polish-Belarusian border, highlighting its importance and the need for continued European investment in its security. Tusk drew parallels to the Solidarity movement, emphasizing the need for strong, united action against Russia.

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