The Council adopted a political decision on the EU's military training mission in Ukraine and an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to further support Ukraine's Armed Forces.
"It's high time for the European Union to help Ukraine even more decisively and, in response to Ukraine's requests, to take leadership in providing financial and military assistance to Ukraine. Today, Dmytro Kuleba appealed to us from a bomb shelter. All of this is happening on the European continent, in the direct neighbourhood of all of us. The EU also needs to take political leadership and set up a Special Tribunal to investigate Russia's crime of aggression, as well as assess Iran's role in the Russian war against Ukraine. The EU's leadership is also important for pursuing a strong sanctions policy - the 9th package of sanctions shall be a quick and uncompromising response to Russia's atrocities and the latest escalation against Ukrainian civilians," Landsbergis said.
"Another leadership space for the EU to fill is to look for ways to secure a reliable Internet connection for Ukraine and, thus, reduce dependence on a sole Internet provider. Lithuania is determined to contribute, and I hope that the EU, as a geopolitical union, is also determined to do the same," Landsbergis said.
Ministers also discussed topical foreign policy issues, including the situation in Iran, Ethiopia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, preparations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the deployment of the EU's civilian mission to Armenia, the border with Azerbaijan.
Ministers also exchanged views on the EU's future relationship with China, aiming to ensure the EU's economic and strategic security in the face of new geopolitical developments.
