“The German newspaper Spiegel learned from the sources in diplomatic circles about the difficulties with the agreement of a multibillion -dollar package of military support of Ukraine at the European Union level is partially caused by a skeptical attitude from Italy and France.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to Spiegel
Details: According to Spiegel, representatives of France and Italy have expressed skepticism regarding the ability to provide significant funding to help Kiev through a large public debt.
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In addition, the newspaper, the leaders of Italy and France, George Meloni and Emmanuel Macron, seek to play a leading role in negotiations with the United States on behalf of the European Union, while the proposal of a new package – which came from the Top Division of EU Kai Callas – this ambition is contrary to this ambition.
Spiegel also writes that Hungary and Slovakia opposed the approval of the Assistance Package, but their opposition “plays a minor role”, since the package is likely to be approved on behalf of willing Member States, not all by the EU.
Prehistory:
- Earlier, the European Commissioner for Defense Andrews Kubilus has confirmed the media report about the European Package of Assistance to Ukraine, which may be announced on the third anniversary of a full -scale invasion of Russia.
- The specific amounts of military assistance will be determined after the discussion of the Foreign Ministry heads of the EU States on Monday, February 24, learned earlier “Euro truth”.
- According to Eurochool, artillery ammunition, air defense systems and missiles, as well as the preparation, combat equipment and restoration of the capacity of Ukrainian brigades, will be included in the package.