EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell expects the EU Council to finalize the discussion on the use of funds from seized Russian assets for military support to Ukraine through the European Peace Fund, as the bloc believes it is legally justified.
EU ministers discussed but failed to approve a €500 million tranche of military aid to Ukraine due to the ongoing blockade, despite changing circumstances.
EU allies insist on maintaining strong support for Ukraine after the US approves a $61 billion aid package.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hopes that today's meeting of EU foreign ministers will lead to concrete steps to support Ukraine, as the bloc is working daily to analyze the situation and prepare solutions to help Kyiv.
German defense companies are becoming more attractive amid increased orders due to the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the automotive industry: companies such as Hensoldt, Rheinmetall, and Renk are actively hiring and expecting to increase sales.
President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.
Kuleba and the French Foreign Minister discussed steps to accelerate the provision of additional air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine, as well as measures to counter Russian disinformation and strengthen cybersecurity.
Minister Kuleba thanked EU Representative Borrell for his efforts to provide Ukraine with Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems, emphasizing their critical importance in the joint message "Air Defense for Ukraine Now".
Zelenskyy met with representatives of the Jewish community in Kyiv on the eve of Passover, thanking them for their support of Ukraine's struggle for freedom and emphasizing the importance of the struggle for freedom symbolized by the Passover holiday.
Germany and its NATO partners may provide Ukraine with seven additional Patriot air defense systems to strengthen its ability to counter Russian attacks.
Shmyhal met with French Minister Le Maire to discuss Ukraine's military needs, restoration of the energy system, and confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
President Zelenskyy's peace plan is the only one being discussed by the international community, while other plans have disappeared, and then they will have to be discussed with Russia, which is the aggressor - we should not forget this, says EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell.
EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell has called for Patriot missile defense systems to be sent out of the "barracks" to Ukraine, where the war is raging, and hopes that EU defense and foreign ministers will commit to providing more military aid to Ukraine at their upcoming meeting in Luxembourg.
According to EU diplomat Josep Borrell, in the coming days, concrete decisions are to be made on sending more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Ukraine urgently needs additional Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems to defend against Russian terror and protect Ukrainians from Russian missiles and drones.
Borrell discussed with Cameron the intensification of efforts to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense equipment.
Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.
The European Union is convinced that the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" adopted by the Georgian parliament in the first reading contradicts EU norms and values, which jeopardizes Tbilisi's path to EU membership.
EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
EU diplomat Josep Borrell calls on member states to provide Ukraine with anti-aircraft batteries, as Kyiv needs air defense to repel a Russian invasion.
Iran launched a massive attack on Israel, using about 300 drones and missiles. This provoked strong condemnation from the EU and European countries.
EU leaders will discuss the supply of air defense systems, including Patriot batteries, to Ukraine at the upcoming summit in Brussels on April 17-18.
The EU should provide more military aid, including air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles, to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's barbaric attacks on its population and infrastructure.
Ukraine and the EU are working at all levels to strengthen Ukraine's air defense by seeking additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.
The EU should provide Ukraine with 7 Patriot batteries out of the 100 available in Western armies to help defend against Russian missiles and bombs, EU diplomat Josep Borrell said.
Russia is to withdraw its troops from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after repeated drone attacks increased the risk of a dangerous nuclear accident.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba meets with his Swedish counterpart Bilstrom to discuss Sweden's support for Ukraine's air defense against russian aggression.
Russia's veto of North Korea's ballistic missile control and their cooperation in providing weapons to attack Ukraine demonstrates the close ties between Russia and North Korea amid Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Borrell points out.
Russia's economy is suffering greatly from Western sanctions due to the war in Ukraine: falling revenues, high inflation, capital outflows, industrial decline, and growing dependence on China.
Russia's barbaric attacks on Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure only strengthen the EU's resolve to increase its support for Ukraine and provide more aid more quickly, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.