EU's top diplomat urges EU to keep its promises regarding military aid to Ukraine

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat, has called on the EU to do better at keeping its promises regarding military assistance to Ukraine.

Source: Kallas speaking to journalists at NATO Headquarters after returning from Kyiv, as reported by Radio Liberty

Details: Kallas emphasised the importance of delivering on the EU’s commitments to Ukraine.

Quote: "They had very specific requests, as always, as well as frustration that what was promised hasn’t actually reached them. So we really need to work on fulfilling all these promises to make them a reality."

Details: Kallas also noted that the EU is working on a new sanctions package against Russia and on unlocking funds from the European Peace Facility. This fund is used to reimburse EU member states for weapons supplied to Ukraine. However, €6.5 billion remains blocked due to Hungary's veto.

Background:

• Kaja Kallas, along with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and European Council President António Costa, arrived in Kyiv on 1 December, marking the first day of work for the new European Commission.
• On 2 December, Kallas stated that the EU’s support for Ukraine is not charity but an investment in its own security. She stressed that support for Ukraine should be viewed through the lens of security.

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