EU to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons worth €450 million

On 27 February, the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council gave its political approval to a support package for the Ukrainian armed forces, new sanctions, diplomatic engagement to isolate Russia to support Ukraine and the region, as well as measures to counter disinformation.

According to EU High Representative Josep Borrell, the Council decided to use all its capabilities to provide the Ukrainian army with lethal weapons worth €450 million and another €50 million for non-lethal supplies – fuel and protective equipment. 

Borrell also thanked Poland, which has offered to act as a logistics hub for transferring this material aid to Ukraine.

The High Representative also said that the EU would strengthen Ukraine’s cyber defence.

The ministers also agreed to expand the list of sanctions against individuals who play a key role in Putin’s system. The list will be published on Monday 28 February. 

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