At the last meeting of the European Council, held on October 26-27, 2023 in Brussels, the European Union expressed a decisive condemnation of the aggressive war that Russia was leading against Ukraine and confirmed the unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The resolution adopted at this summit emphasizes the importance of international norms and principles, in particular the UN Charter.
It is important to note that the European Union promises to continue to give Ukraine a powerful financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for as long as it will be necessary. This support includes various aspects, including military assistance through the European Peace Fund and the EU's military auxiliary mission.
The European Council also calls for the acceleration of military assistance to Ukraine, including missiles and ammunition, as part of an initiative to supply 1 million shells, as well as airfill systems to protect the population and critical infrastructure.
This resolution emphasizes the importance of support from the European Union Member States and their efforts to assist Ukraine in its struggle to preserve sovereignty and territorial integrity. The summit also focused on the need to comply with Russia and counteract the attempts by third countries to bypass these sanctions. The European Union consults on this issue with partners with G7.
The European Council resolution emphasizes the desire of the European Union to continue to actively interfere and support Ukraine at this difficult time, calling for compliance with international norms and obligations.
