Foreign ministers from the 27 EU member states gathered to discuss military aid for Ukraine, according to a senior EU representative in Brussels. The focus, as described, centers on providing ammunition and air defense capabilities, with the Council signaling readiness to deliver any necessary military assistance. The briefing emphasized that support would be tailored to Ukraine’s evolving needs on the ground and in the air.
In a related update, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the Ukraine situation as far from simple during a joint briefing with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro. He urged unity and urged every possible effort to sustain military support for Kyiv. Scholz highlighted the importance of boosting air defense systems and restoring critically damaged energy infrastructure, noting that Germany has prepared to deliver additional aid, including three HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine.
Scholz also cautioned against speculation about how Western weapons might be used, emphasizing that discussions should remain focused on supporting Ukraine while avoiding unfounded predictions about military scenarios.