EU ignores Moscow threats: European Commission to continue funding Ukraine's defence

Unwavering stance of Brussels

The European Union has no intention of reducing the scale of its support for Ukraine, despite intimidation by Russia directed against EU diplomats in Kyiv. This was stated in a comment to journalists by European Commission spokesperson Christian Wiegand . According to him, the position of the EU diplomatic mission remains unchanged, and pressure on Moscow will only increase.

Reaction to Kremlin actions

Wegner emphasised that Russia is once again resorting to intimidation tactics, attempting to force European countries to lower the level of assistance to Kyiv. However, according to the spokesperson's assessment, these attempts will prove futile.

«Росія не вперше вдається до таких погроз. Це свідчить про те, що Кремль програє війну і втрачає витримку. Ми й надалі підтримуватимемо Україну, викриватимемо безвідповідальні й небезпечні дії Росії та посилюватимемо тиск на неї» (This is not the first time Russia has resorted to such threats. This indicates that the Kremlin is losing the war and losing its composure. We will continue to support Ukraine, expose Russia's irresponsible and dangerous actions, and increase pressure on it), Christian Wiegand stressed.

Sanctions pressure and defence spending

The European Commission also noted that the EU is implementing the largest package of sanctions measures in its history. In particular, new restrictions were introduced this week in response to the deportation of Ukrainian children.

Meanwhile, the Union continues to actively finance and meet Ukraine's defence needs. Defence procurement plans worth €28.3 billion have been approved, and a separate €6.6 billion has been allocated directly for military aid.

The spokesperson recalled a statement by High Representative Kallas: «Як зазначила Високий представник Каллас, Росія готова йти на більші ризики, але ми також посилюємо наші дії, щоб збільшити ціну агресії для Росії» (As High Representative Kallas stated, Russia is ready to take greater risks, but we are also intensifying our actions to increase the price of aggression for Russia).

The institution confirmed that the status of the EU Delegation in Kyiv remains completely unchanged.