“If it is difficult for EU countries to approve the annual package of Kyiv worth 40 billion euros, then it is worthwhile to take small steps and first agree on 5 billion euros for ammunition for Ukraine, says the high EU representative on foreign policy and security policy Kai Callas.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to a statement of policy on arrival at the EU summit in Brussels
Details: Asked that her proposal for a large military assistance package for Ukraine has not yet met all EU members, Callas noted that each member state has its own problems with the budget deficit and its internal policy issues.
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At the same time, she is convinced that the fresh proposal of the European Commission to re -equipment in Europe can be done – if you cannot approve the entire package, you can take small steps.
“It is important to have tangible results. If we are not ready to make a decision right now for the whole year, it is better to make a decision in the short term on the immediate needs of Ukraine in ammunition,” Kallas said.
She called the “realistic” allocation of 5 billion euros to ammunition.
“A realistic plan is 5 billion euros for ammunition. This is what we are working on at this point,” the diplomat added.
Prehistory:
- Earlier, the media reported a proposal to create a fund for providing Ukraine with military assistance worth from 20 to 40 billion euros based on voluntary participation to avoid any veto by Hungary.
- As the first step, the leaders of the participating countries have to agree on the allocation of € 5 billion by 2 million large-caliber artillery ammunition in 2025.
- After meeting on Monday, foreign ministers 27 EU countries in Brussels Callas stated that its proposal has “broad political support” and now discuss details.
- However, Italy and Spain have clearly made it clear that they were not ready to support this proposal.