According to the European Commission (EC), ahead of winter the EU will deliver 500 generators and four pontoon bridges to Ukraine; EC President Ursula von der Leyen announced this during the summit of the European Political Community in Dublin. She also said the EU will help set up emergency support centres and provide the necessary equipment.
Details of the assistance ahead of winter
The EU will provide 500 generators from its reserves and four pontoon bridges. In addition, assistance is planned to set up emergency support centres and supply accompanying equipment for the winter.
EU representatives will cooperate with the Ukrainian authorities to ensure the aid reaches those who need it as quickly as possible. The European institutions will also continue to provide financial and military support, work on a post-war reconstruction plan and support Ukraine’s path to EU membership.
Plans for sanctions and discussion of financial needs
At the next meeting of the European Council on 26−27 November, leaders will discuss Ukraine’s urgent financial needs for 2027, based on the European Commission’s proposal. At the same time, the European Commission will present the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.
“Ukraine must negotiate from a position of strength. And Russia must be convinced to come to the negotiating table with a genuine intention to achieve peace,” emphasised Ursula von der Leyen. She also welcomed the talks in Abu Dhabi and the restoration of momentum in the peace process.
