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The European Union is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, estimated at approximately €20 billion (around $21 billion), according to Bloomberg. The initiative is expected to provide critical defense support as discussions over a potential diplomatic resolution to the war continue.
According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the package will include artillery ammunition, air defense systems, high-precision missiles, drones, and other military equipment. Additionally, the aid is intended to strengthen Ukrainian brigades for operational effectiveness on the battlefield.
The EU aims to reach a preliminary agreement on the initiative at the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers next week. The framework will allow contributions in both financial and material forms from EU member states and allied partners. The final approval, including decisions on funding allocation, will be made by European leaders.
However, potential obstacles remain. Hungary has expressed opposition to further military assistance for Ukraine, and the timeline may be affected by Germany’s upcoming elections.
The EU is also working on broader security commitments for Ukraine, particularly in light of ongoing U.S. negotiations with Russia. European leaders are seeking to enhance their defense spending and reinforce Ukraine’s security position should any peace talks advance.
Additionally, discussions have emerged regarding the possibility of deploying peacekeeping forces in Ukraine following a potential settlement. The UK has reportedly signaled willingness to consider such a deployment, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledging that London is prepared to contribute to security arrangements.
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Europe is “entering a new era” and emphasized the need for a firm stance against Vladimir Putin. Speaking ahead of his visit to Washington, he warned that abandoning Ukraine would strengthen Russia militarily, calling it a “huge strategic mistake.”
