The countries of the European Union announced their intention to allocate 15 billion euros for additional aid to Ukraine. This was announced at a press conference after the EU security summit reported President of the European Council Antonio Costa.
According to him, the EU states can immediately strengthen support for Ukraine thanks to the expansion of the fiscal space, and the total volume of new obligations already reaches about 15 billion euros.
“Since 2022, we have already provided more than 135 billion euros to support Ukraine. Our support is unwavering. If the war continues, in any future, in peace negotiations, in reconstruction, in joining the European Union,” Kosta said.
He also emphasized that the EU states have undertaken additional obligations to help Ukraine.
“Member States can immediately increase their support thanks to the increased fiscal space. Several Member States have already announced their commitments of up to €15 billion,” – said the President of the European Council.
Koshta added that the European Council instructed the EU Council to urgently consider new initiatives that should ensure Ukraine’s urgent military and defense needs:
“At the same time, we are preparing to support Ukraine when it decides to start negotiations to help it achieve a positive outcome. This means a just and lasting peace.”
