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If EU countries find it difficult to approve a €40 billion annual aid package for Kyiv, they should take small steps and first agree on €5 billion for ammunition for Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.
The politician said this upon arrival at the EU summit in Brussels.
When asked about the fact that her proposal for a large package of military aid for Ukraine has not yet met with the support of all EU members, Kallas noted that each member state has its own problems with budget deficits and internal policy issues.
At the same time, she is convinced that the European Commission’s recent proposal to rearm Europe can help. If it is not possible to adopt the entire package, then small steps can be taken.
“It is important to have tangible results. If we are not ready to make a decision right now on the whole year, it is better to make a decision in the short term on Ukraine’s immediate needs for ammunition,” Kallas said.
She called the allocation of 5 billion euros for ammunition “realistic”.
“A realistic plan is 5 billion euros for ammunition. This is what we are working on at the moment,” the diplomat added.
Earlier, the media reported on a proposal to create a fund to provide Ukraine with military assistance worth between 20 and 40 billion euros on a voluntary basis to avoid any veto by Hungary.
As a first step, the leaders of the participating countries should agree to allocate €5 billion for 2 million large-caliber artillery munitions in 2025.
After Monday’s meeting of the 27 EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Callas said her proposal has “broad political support” and details are being discussed.
However, Italy and Spain have made it clear that they are not yet ready to support the proposal.
