European Council President António Costa announced at a press conference following the EU security summit that several member states have already committed to providing up to €15 billion in additional aid for Ukraine.
This new pledge comes as part of broader efforts to expand fiscal space and increase support across various fronts, including military, reconstruction, and potential EU accession.
Costa emphasized the long-standing support for Ukraine, stating, "We have been with Ukraine since day one. We have already provided more than €135 billion in support to Ukraine since 2022. Our support is unwavering – whether the war continues, in any future peace negotiations, in reconstruction, or in accession to the European Union." He added that EU member states now have the immediate capacity to boost their assistance thanks to enhanced fiscal flexibility.
In addition to the financial commitment, the European Council has tasked the Council of the European Union with working urgently on further initiatives to address Ukraine's pressing military and defense needs. Costa also noted that preparations are underway to support Ukraine in future negotiations aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace.
This announcement follows a call by the European Council on March 6 for accelerated action on a new multi-billion-euro military aid package for Ukraine, spearheaded by Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the EU's expanded support package underscores its commitment to assisting Ukraine across multiple dimensions, while also addressing the security and stability of the wider region.
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The UK has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine, worth £450 million, which includes hundreds of thousands specialised drones.
The Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, met with a Russian company planning to introduce artificial intelligence technologies into the country's healthcare system, with a $20 million investment already committed.
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Iran has agreed to give nuclear talks with the United States a “genuine chance” despite threats from U.S. President Trump. Set to begin in Oman, the indirect talks aim for a fair agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, with hopes for sincere negotiations free from intimidation.
Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, met with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday in St. Petersburg, according to the state-run TASS news agency.
The UK has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine, worth £450 million, which includes hundreds of thousands specialised drones.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Haishen Medical Technology Co has developed the world’s first emergency medical rescue drone to enhance disaster response capabilities in extreme environments.
'Türkiye is country at the very heart of crises and at the center of tensions – but also at the core of solutions,' says Hakan Fidan
The Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, met with a Russian company planning to introduce artificial intelligence technologies into the country's healthcare system, with a $20 million investment already committed.
The European Commission is preparing to adopt emergency measures to curb the spread of bird flu in Poland’s Masovian and Greater Poland regions, where 73 outbreaks have occurred in two months. These steps aim to protect public health and the poultry industry amid growing concerns.
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