“The first part of today’s meeting will be – as always – about the situation in Ukraine. We will listen to Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba. We will discuss among ourselves about the situation on the ground – what is happening there - and how we can continue supporting Ukraine,” the EU’s most senior diplomat, Josep Borrell, said.

Borrell went on to say: In the afternoon, we will have a Jumbo meeting together with the Ministers of Defence. And together, Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Defence will – I hope – reach the agreement on providing ammunitions to Ukraine. You know that there is a three-track approach to provide ammunitions for about €2 billion, in order for Ukraine to be able to continue defending themselves. I hope that the Ministers will – all of them – engage in a final discussion and agree on a very important decision for this afternoon. Otherwise, we will be in difficulty in order to continue supplying arms to Ukraine.”

When asked how soon the European Union can deliver what Ukraine is asking for in terms of ammunition, Borell said: “As I said, we are providing €2 billion to buy ammunition. We know what kind of ammunition Ukraine needs. We know. 155mm, 152mm, 102mm, depending on the material they have, some coming from the Soviet era, some coming from our recent support. We will provide the ammunition they need, and we know what they need. No problems on that.” (ILKHA)