Representatives of the Ministry of Defense and the European Union discussed long-term security guarantees for Ukraine on Tuesday, December 5. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
It is noted that representatives of the European External Affairs Service arrived in Kyiv to begin consultations on a security guarantee package on behalf of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.
Charles Friz, Deputy Secretary General for Common Security and Defense Policy of the European External Affairs Service, presented nine priorities for future EU security commitments to Ukraine, headed by Deputy Minister of Defense Yuriy Dzhyhir:
- Assistance with military hardware and equipment.
- Training of the Ukrainian military.
- Cooperation with the Ukrainian defense industry.
- Countering cyber and hybrid threats.
- Assistance in demining.
- Implementation of reforms related to the EU accession process.
- Strengthening the ability to control weapons stockpiles.
- Supporting nuclear security efforts.
- Sharing intelligence, including satellite imagery.
Friz also emphasized that the EU aims to provide assistance to Ukraine as quickly as necessary.
