European Council meeting to begin with discussion of military assistance to Ukraine with Zelensky

26.06.2024 11:54

Ukrinform

The EU Heads of State and Government attending a two-day summit in Brussels tomorrow will begin their European Council meeting with a discussion of military assistance to Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

This is said in an invitation letter by European Council President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council, Ukrinform reports.

“Our meeting will kick off on Thursday 27 June at 2pm with an exchange with President Zelenskyy. This will be an opportunity to discuss the situation on the ground, but also take note of some achievements since our last meeting,” Michel wrote.

In particular, in his words, this European Council will be an opportunity to welcome the adoption of negotiating frameworks and the holding of Intergovernmental Conferences with Ukraine, Moldova and Montenegro, which are historic steps in supporting these countries’ respective path towards European membership.

“Furthermore, we have been ambitious and bold in channelling the extraordinary revenue from immobilised Russian assets to support Ukraine this year. For the following years, together with partners, we will secure loans for Ukraine for an additional EUR 50 billion,” the European Council president wrote.

“It is also imperative that we intensify our military support to Ukraine, focusing on air defence, ammunition, and missiles. Additionally, we must continue to rally broad international support for a just peace in Ukraine based on the UN Charter,” Michel added.

As noted in the letter, the EU leaders will also discuss the Strategic Agenda that will define the main priorities of EU development and reforms for the next five years and the guidelines for the next institutional cycle in the European community. In the same context, the meting participants will agree on institutional appointments to key positions in European institutions.

The EU leaders will also discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, as well as security and Defence, competitiveness, and other issues.

As reported, the European Council meeting will take place on June 27-28. Among main issues of discussion will be the continuation of support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.