Both the 22nd sanctions package and a financing proposal for Ukraine will be presented in time for the next EU summit in Brussels on 26-27 November, von der Leyen says on her way to Thursday's European summit in Dublin.
However, she avoids saying anything about who should speak for the EU in any talks with Russia - an issue that has become increasingly topical in recent days.
I very much welcome the peace talks (in Abu Dhabi). It is good that the Europeans have participated to protect our interests. We support Ukraine in both wartime and peacetime, says von der Leyen.
Costa or Kallas?
The question of an EU representative will be discussed when the heads of state and government meet in Dublin on Friday.
Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden thinks there is already a clear candidate.
I believe that we have a natural representative. I support Council President (António) Costa in such talks, says Frieden in Dublin.
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas is also of the same view - while not ruling herself out.
The EU treaties are very clear. It is António Costa and the Foreign Affairs Chief who represent the EU in security matters, says Kallas.
Security architecture
She also takes the opportunity to question why negotiations with Russia should lead to any new security arrangement for Europe.
We already have a European security architecture. The problem is that Russia is not complying with it. The question now should be how to get Russia to comply with its commitments, so that they do not attack any countries again, says Kallas in Dublin.
Thursday's summit takes place within the framework of the loosely connected EPC, the European Political Community, which brings together heads of state and government from across Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also a special guest in Dublin.
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