The heads of European Union (EU) diplomacy are discussing in Brussels this Monday the continuation of military support for Kyiv and the tenth package of sanctions against Moscow on the eve of the first anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
At the meeting, which will be attended by their Ukrainian counterpart, the 27 foreign ministers should hear from Dmytro Kuleba about the most urgent needs of the Ukrainian armed forces, given the expected spring offensive that Russia could launch, and should focus on ammunition. problem.
On Saturday, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for speeding up the production of conventional weapons, such as ammunition, which Kiev “extremely needs”, and the opportunity for EU member states to move towards joint procurement.
Estonia, the Baltic nation at the forefront of support for Ukraine, has presented its partners with a quantitative proposal: four billion euros from member states for the European Peace Fund, a tool that has been used for almost a year to buy and supply weapons to Ukraine.
The 27th will also discuss the tenth package of sanctions against Russia, based on a proposal presented last week by the Commission and which covers critical technologies for the Russian military machine, estimated at more than 11 billion euros in total, and also targets the Kremlin’s “propaganda car.”
This package, which the EU wants to adopt this week to commemorate the first anniversary of the start of Russian military aggression, which will take place next Friday, February 24, includes industrial goods that Russia needs, such as electronic equipment, specialized vehicles, machinery and engine parts, spare parts for cargo and jet engines.
On the other hand, the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures should be expanded for the first time to include Iranian organizations, including those associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as Tehran supplies Russia with drones that have been used to attack infrastructure. civilians in Ukraine.
During the working lunch, 27 people will also meet with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova Niko Popescu.
Portugal is represented at the meeting by Minister Joao Gomes Cravinho.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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