EU struggles to deliver on military aid promised to Ukraine

EU struggles to deliver on military aid promised to Ukraine

by AFP, Agerpres, ATA, BTA, dpa, EFE, MIA, TASR | 17.Nov 2023 | Key Stories

Plans to increase EU spending to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression have stalled because of reluctance at EU level to commit to more funds. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell remains optimistic, saying it is up to member states to mobilise their industries if the EU is to keep its promise to deliver a million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine by next spring.

EU military aid to Ukraine: Training mission and replenishment of weapons stockpiles

EU military aid to Ukraine: Training mission and replenishment of weapons stockpiles

by Agerpres, AFP, APA, Belga, BTA, dpa, HINA, EFE, STA | 18.Nov 2022 | Key Stories

This week, the EU has launched a training mission for Ukrainian soldiers. It is the largest EU military mission so far. At the defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels, its outlines became clearer. When it comes to delivering weapons to Ukraine to replenish depleted stocks, the EU warns individual member states against going it alone.