European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported on the results of a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy that took place on October 11, 2026. According to her, the conversation was constructive. Von der Leyen stated that she fully supports the call by the Ukrainian leader for a ceasefire that should protect global food supplies and the country's energy infrastructure. The issue of Ukraine's energy security remains particularly urgent against the backdrop of ongoing strikes on infrastructure facilities that are crucial for supplying electricity and heat to the population ahead of the winter period. Protection of food supplies is also significant not only for Ukraine but for global markets, as the country is one of the world's largest exporters of grain and other agricultural crops. The European Commission emphasized that it will continue to provide support to Ukraine under current circumstances. An official statement was released in the form of a brief press read-out following the phone conversation, which is standard practice for documenting the positions of both parties following high-level diplomatic contacts.