The EU is releasing nearly 6 billion Euro in additional funding for Ukraine. The money is being provided as loans and through the so-called Ukraine Facility. Meanwhile, the debate over the use of frozen Russian assets continues.
The EU’s plans to boost Europe’s military defences are on the agenda of next week’s EU summit in Brussels. Germany has signalled readiness to lead air defence projects.
The EU is aware of the threats to its eastern flank. The EU’s drone wall is one idea for its defence.
European countries have imported Russian LNG worth many billions of Euro since 2022.
Moldova’s election delivered a blow to Moscow and a boost for Brussels, with pro-EU forces keeping their grip on power.