An important discussion is needed on how to guarantee the maintenance of military and financial support for Ukraine, the President of the European Council said.
During the EU summit, which will be held in Brussels on December 15, it is planned to hold a one-day meeting dedicated to strategic issues. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, announced this the other day in his letter of invitation to the heads of state and government of the EU countries.
“Ukraine, as always, is in the center of our attention… The situation, aggravated by the appearance of snow and sub-zero temperatures, requires us to respond appropriately, including in humanitarian terms that readiness and help,” Michel wrote.
He noted that, in addition to Ukraine’s urgent needs, “an important discussion is also needed on how to guarantee the maintenance of our military and financial support.”
The head of the European Council pointed out that this year “had radically changed the energy landscape” of the EU and showed more than ever that the countries of the union “need to act together.”
“Our priority remains to ensure security of supply and lower prices for citizens and businesses. Against this backdrop, we will review the progress made since October and provide further guidance,” Michel said.
He also emphasized the importance of discussing the tasks for the coming year.
“One of the most important milestones in 2023 is the reform of the electricity market, which will be proposed by the European Commission soon. However, our coordination efforts must be combined with concrete projects and targeted investments in innovation , infrastructure and energy efficiency to gradually reduce our dependence on Russian fossil fuels”, – said the President of the European Council.
Michel also announced “a strategic discussion of transatlantic relations, especially in the changing global context.”
“The discussion will cover a wide range of issues, particularly our security and economic cooperation,” he said.
“Regarding security and defense, we will summarize the results after Versailles (EU summit on March 10-11, 2022 under the French presidency of the EU Council – ed.) and, if necessary, provide additional recommendations,” said of the head of the European Council.
In addition, the agenda of the meeting will include “a strategic discussion of the southern neighborhood and the results of the recent summit on the Western Balkans in Tirana.” According to Michel, this will give an opportunity to consider “multifaceted aspects of cooperation with these countries, including migration.”
Earlier it became known that the EU adopted an aid package to Ukraine for 18 billion euros. The document has so far been agreed upon at the level of ambassadors of the EU member states. At the same time, they were able to break Hungary’s resistance, blocking aid to Ukraine.
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