President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen the provision of effective assistance from the EU in the fight against Russian troops.

"Ukraine is fighting the invader with weapons in hands, defending its freedom and European future. Discussed with von der Leyen effective assistance to our country from EU in this heroic struggle. I believe that the EU also chooses Ukraine," Zelensky said on Twitter Saturday evening.