A draft has revealed that the European Union has committed in a document to provide long-term security support to Ukraine, including supplying Kyiv with more weapons, military training, and other forms of assistance over the coming years. The draft, first reported by the German newspaper "Welt am Sonntag" earlier this week, outlines the EU's security commitments to Ukraine, with officials hoping to finalize it in June or July.
The document states that the EU and Ukraine will consult on Kyiv's needs within 24 hours of any "future aggression" and quickly "determine the next steps" in line with their commitments. This document is part of a broader effort by Ukraine's partners to assure it of their long-term support, especially given the ongoing war with Russia and the lack of prospects for Ukraine's accession to the EU or NATO.
The ten-page draft, dated April 12, states: "Based on current support, the EU's security commitments include expected long-term and sustainable support for Ukraine's security and defense." Diplomats indicated that the ambassadors of the 27 EU member states discussed the draft's text in Brussels last month, and it has now become a focal point of discussions with Ukraine.
The document notes that the commitments will remain in effect "as Ukraine continues its European path" and will be reviewed within a maximum of ten years. It also mentions that the EU has agreed to provide five billion euros ($5.40 billion) for Ukraine's military aid fund this year, but it has not committed to the same amount for subsequent years.
