Ursula von der Leyen calls for European unity to overcome challenges

Russian President Vladimir Putin is employing the oldest method in politics - "divide and rule," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Report informs.

She made the remarks during a European Parliament session on the evening of October 6, where two motions of no confidence against the Commission were being considered.

Von der Leyen once again called for unity in facing both internal and external challenges confronting the European Union.