The high representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, believes that the lifting of restrictions on the use of forces and means against the Russian occupiers by Ukraine's partners will help promote peace efforts and save the lives of Ukrainians. He also emphasized that the Kursk operation "dealt a serious blow to the narrative of Russian President Putin."
Points of attention
- Josep Borrell emphasizes the importance of lifting restrictions on strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against Russian occupiers to promote peace efforts and save lives.
- Additional military aid of 1 billion euros will support Ukraine in enhancing its air defense equipment, ammunition, and industry capabilities for self-defense.
- Lifting restrictions on the use of forces against Russian military aggression will help deprive Russia of attack opportunities, reduce destruction, and promote peace in Ukraine.
- The windfall from frozen Russian assets in Europe will provide 1.4 billion euros in the next month and another billion by year-end for military support, defense development, and benefitting Ukraine.
- Josep Borrell's proactive approach underscores the EU's commitment to aiding Ukraine against Russian aggression, reinforcing peace, and stability in the region.
Borrell called on the West to lift restrictions on strikes by the AFU of the Russian Federation
The lifting of restrictions on the use of forces and means against the Russian military, which participates in aggression against Ukraine, in accordance with international law, would have several important consequences, — Borrell wrote on his page on the X social network.
According to the diplomat, we are talking about the following consequences:
strengthening Ukraine's self-defense, depriving Russia of "opportunities for attacks and bombings of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure."
saving lives and reducing destruction in Ukraine.
assistance in promoting peace efforts.
Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is a severe blow to Russian President Putin’s narrative.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 21, 2024
Lifting restrictions on the use of capabilities vs the Russian military involved in aggression against Ukraine, in accordance with international law, would have several important effects:
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Borrell also announced a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba, which will take place next week.
I look forward to meeting him in Brussels and to discussions with EU foreign and defense ministers next week to take forward our support for Ukraine.
Josep Borrell
High Representative of the European Union
Ukraine will receive another 1 billion euros in military aid — Borrell
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said this on June 24 in Luxembourg at a press conference following the meeting of the EU Council of Foreign Ministers.
The windfall from assessments on Russian assets frozen in Europe — but not the assets themselves — will be used as soon as possible for the benefit of Ukraine. 1.4 billion euros will be available over the next month, and another billion by the end of the year. This will be sent to Ukraine with the aim of achieving three goals: the supply of air defense equipment, ammunition and to support Ukrainian industry.
He noted that military support for Ukraine remains today the most important issue for member states in a very practical sense. Ukraine urgently needs more means of air defense, more ammunition, and support in the development of its own defense industry.
