EC president holds briefing with Zelenskyy in Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint briefing in Kyiv on Saturday.

Von der Leyen said the Commission is "working day and night" on an assessment of Ukraine's eligibility as a possible candidate for EU membership.

Zelenskyy called for new sanctions to target more Russian officials, including judges, and to hamper the activities of all Russian banks as well as all Russian companies.

Von der Leyen praised Ukraine's "strength and resilience" in the face of Russia's military operation and said the EU would assist with rebuilding the country.