European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc would increase military support for Ukraine.
This statement was made at a press conference during his visit to Kiev after the US Congress the day before adopted a temporary funding bill that does not provide for assistance to Ukraine.
— We'll see what happens in the US, but from our side we will continue to support and increase our support, — said Borrell, answering a question about voting in Washington.
He also noted that Ukrainians are fighting with all their courage and ability.
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— If the EU wants them (Ukraine, —Ed.) to be more successful, we must give them better weapons and more, — he added.
In addition, Borrell announced the preparation of long-term security commitments for Ukraine.
— We are preparing long-term security commitments for Ukraine, — he wrote onTwitter.
Borrell noted that his first personal meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov took place in Ukraine.
— We discussed continued EU military assistance. Ukraine needs more opportunities, and it needs them faster, — he emphasized.
