European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Ukraine on Thursday on its recent military accomplishments in the war with Russia. “I also want to congratulate you [on] your military success,” von der Leyen said at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kiev. “I know there needs to be consolidation, but still it is impressive to see the bravery of the Ukrainian armed forces,” she added. “Their success has lifted spirits, I would say, not only for the Ukrainian people, but for all your friends too,” she said. Von der Leyen said sh…