1. Ανάρτηση από Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen)Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) δημοσίευσε στο 3:39 μ.μ. on Παρ, Μαρ 07, 2025:
Just spoke with @SecGenNATO to debrief on our EUCO² discussions.
The REARM Europe³ plan will boost key capabilities domains—from air and missile defence to cyber warfare—aligned with NATO’s priorities.
So it will strengthen both Europe’s defence and the transatlantic partnership.
2. The European Council defines the EU’s overall political direction and priorities, traditionally by adopting conclusions. It does not negotiate or adopt EU laws
3. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2025/03/06/
Special European Council, 6 March 2025
We are moving decisively towards a strong and more sovereign Europe of defence
European Council President António Costa, 6 March 2025
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression, the EU and its member states have stood by Ukraine’s side as it exercises its inherent right to self-defence, and have underlined the need to put an end to the war through a peace agreement based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
The EU remains committed to supporting Ukraine, in coordination with its partners and allies.
To date, the EU has provided €135.4 billion to Ukraine, including €49.2 billion in military support. Of the total assistance, 65% has been provided as grants or in-kind support and 35% in the form of highly concessional loans.
The EU will continue to support Ukraine and stands ready to step up pressure on Russia, including through new sanctions.
In terms of financial support, the EU will contribute €30.6 billion in 2025, of which €12.5 billion will be from the Ukraine Facility and €18.1 billion will be from the G7 extraordinary revenue acceleration loan, paid for out of the windfall profits from Russian immobilised assets.
Principles for a peace negotiation
Russia’s war has wider implications for European and international security. In view of the new momentum for negotiations for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, EU leaders highlighted the principles that should be respected:
there can be no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine
there can be no negotiations that affect European security without Europe’s involvement
any truce or ceasefire can only take place as part of a process leading to a comprehensive peace agreement
any peace agreement needs to be accompanied by robust and credible security guarantees for Ukraine that contribute to deterring future Russian aggression
peace must respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integritySecurity guarantees
To achieve ‘peace through strength’, Ukraine needs to be in the strongest possible position before, during and after negotiations to end the war. Ukraine’s own robust military and defence capabilities are an essential part of this.
To this end, EU leaders welcomed member states’ readiness to step up efforts in the:
delivery of air defence systems, ammunition and missiles
provision of training and equipment for Ukrainian brigades
development of Ukraine’s defence industry and its cooperation with the EU defence industry
To this end, EU leaders welcomed member states’ readiness to step up efforts in the:
delivery of air defence systems, ammunition and missiles
provision of training and equipment for Ukrainian brigades
development of Ukraine’s defence industry and its cooperation with the EU defence industry
In this regard, they called on the Council to advance work on initiatives and coordinate increased military support for Ukraine, including the military needs component of the G7 loan.
They also stressed the EU’s readiness to further contribute to security guarantees, including by exploring the use of common security and defence policy instruments. This should be done together with Ukraine as well as with like-minded and NATO partners.
(https://x.com/vonderleyen/status/1898005658357625137?t=Vp2sFlc7M5BZm2tsb9gFdg&s=03)
