Top EU Official Visits Ukraine and Pledges Continued Support Against Russia's Invasion
The package could include weapons, drones and air defenses as EU officials weigh using loans and the European Peace Facility.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on July 15 to mark Ukraine's Statehood Day, though the commission has not disclosed her specific itinerary for the visit.
- Polish news outlet TVP World reported the European Commission is preparing a combined support package worth up to 18 billion euros for Ukraine, with announcements expected during the visit.
- Proposals include 10 billion euros in SAFE defense loans and a separate initiative to mobilize 6.6 billion euros from the European Peace Facility , with initial tranche funds targeting drones.
- Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius recently touted Ukraine's association with the European Defense Fund and European Defense Industry Program , while the EU launched foreign policy negotiations marking another stride toward membership.
- Internal disagreements persist regarding the EPF, as European nations clash over whether to prioritize new equipment purchases or reimburse previously bought weaponry, with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas administering the fund.
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Top EU official visits Ukraine and pledges continued support against Russia's invasion
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