EU pledges more aid, sanctions and winter support for Ukraine after Dublin talks

European Council President Charles Michel Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in Dublin that the EU will continue to back President Zelenskyy and Ukraine after this week's talks in Abu Dhabi. In their joint statement, they said the European Union was present at the peace talks and will stay involved in the format as efforts continue toward what they described as a just and lasting peace.

They said the EU will keep providing considerable financial and military assistance to strengthen Ukraine's position. The statement also said the EU is working on a viable post-war reconstruction plan for Ukraine and is actively supporting Ukraine's path toward EU membership.

The leaders said these efforts are meant to safeguard Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as Europe's security. The statement said Ukraine's urgent financing needs for 2027 will be discussed at the next European Council on 26 and 27 November, based on a Commission proposal.

It also said the Commission will present its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia. Separately, the Commission is deploying immediate winter support, including 500 generators from rescEU reserves, emergency support centres, essential equipment, four floating bridges from Norway and 200 buses.

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