VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-23
“target innocent lives and openly defy international law.”
Ursula von der Leyen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
EU Commission President von der Leyen called the Black Sea drone attacks reckless, saying they target innocent lives and openly defy international law.
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