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European Union Extends Security Project Funding in Ukraine Until 2027

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European Union Extends Security Project Funding in Ukraine Until 2027
Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defense Valerii Churkin and Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Managing Director for Peace, Security, and Defense at the European External Action Service during meeting on June 9, 2025. (Source: Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense)

The European Union will continue funding security-related projects in Ukraine for the 2025–2027 period.

This was confirmed during a meeting between Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Valerii Churkin, and Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Managing Director for Peace, Security, and Defense at the European External Action Service (EEAS) on June 9.

During the discussions, both parties reaffirmed that key priorities include the training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on EU territory and investment in Ukraine’s defense industry. They also explored ways to better tailor training programs to Ukraine’s specific needs.

"Despite talks of a possible ceasefire, we are witnessing all the signs of Russia preparing for an even larger war. They are conducting mobilization, ramping up arms production, and stockpiling long-range missiles," said Churkin.

He also noted growing cooperation between Russia and countries like Iran, North Korea, and China. According to the Deputy Minister, Ukraine and its European partners must strengthen their collaboration to counter what he called an “axis of evil.”

Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss assured that the European Union will continue to provide targeted and effective support to Ukraine in the areas of security and defense. She also highlighted the importance of the EU Defense Innovation Office, which has been operating in Ukraine since last year.

“Thanks to this office, we are able to swiftly align positions, identify bottlenecks, and strengthen cooperation between Ukraine’s and the EU’s defense industries,” she stated.

The EU delegation agreed with the Ukrainian side that there is growing interest among European companies in learning from Ukraine’s defense industry — particularly its innovations and battlefield experience — which are valuable to both Ukraine and the EEAS.

Earlier, at the NATO Defense Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that Alliance members have pledged more than €20 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine for 2025.

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