Umerov and EU Commissioner outline new ways of EU support for Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with the EU Commissioner to discuss expanding cooperation in 2025. The parties discussed the use of frozen assets of the Russian Federation, the expansion of the military training mission and attracting investments in the defense industry.
Umerov discussed new areas of support for Ukraine with EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, UNN reports.
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On December 13, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on a meeting in Kyiv with EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius. The talks focused on the security situation and the growing threats caused by the war.
Mr. Umerov noted that Ukraine seeks to strengthen cooperation with international partners in 2025. To this end, an analysis of the support received has already begun and priority areas for the future have been outlined:
1. Use of funds from frozen Russian assets to finance support for Ukraine.
2. Expanding the EU mission to train the Ukrainian military to improve their combat capabilities.
3. Attracting investment in the Ukrainian defense industry to strengthen production capabilities.
Special attention was paid to the training of strategic reserve brigades. It is known that negotiations are already underway with a number of European countries to equip and train Ukrainian units.
Umerov thanked Andrius Kubilius for his consistent support of Ukraine, emphasizing that stability and security on the European continent are impossible without a strong Ukraine.