EU to continue funding Ukraine until 2027 and strengthen sanctions against Russia - Zelenskyy
Kyiv • UNN
The European Union has confirmed financial support for Ukraine until 2027 and is increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. The use of frozen Russian assets to protect against aggression is also being considered.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy summarized the results of the European Council meeting in Brussels, emphasizing that the EU maintains financial support for Ukraine and continues to strengthen sanctions pressure on Russia. This is reported by UNN with reference to the Head of State's publication on the social network Facebook.
The European Union assured that financial assistance to Ukraine will be maintained not only next year, but also in 2027. This is an important unanimous decision
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that political support also concerns frozen Russian assets and their use to protect against Russian aggression, and the European Commission will work out all the necessary details. The Ukrainian side is already working with relevant countries to strengthen air defense systems and support energy.
Finally, the 19th package of EU sanctions has been approved - thank you for that. And we will definitely synchronize this package in Ukrainian jurisdiction. It is also important that its elements are supported by sanctions from other European countries outside the EU, in particular Britain, Norway and Switzerland
According to him, Ukraine is already starting to work with the European Union on the next package of sanctions so that Russia feels the real economic losses from its aggression.
"Partners hear us and take our proposals into account. Everyone is just tired of Russia constantly deceiving the world and believing that they, in Moscow, will not be held accountable for it. Ukraine has long said that strong economic and long-range sanctions are the key to ending this war. There will be more coordination," the president summarized.
Recall
Earlier, it was reported that the European Council is preparing a decision on financing Ukraine's needs in 2026-2027, including the purchase of military equipment. European Council President António Costa stated that support would continue "as long as necessary," and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase pressure on Putin.