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EU ministers discuss helping Ukraine with arms

EU foreign ministers will consider helping Ukraine fend off a Russian attack by discussing funding “lethal material” and supplies such as fuel, the EU’s foreign policy chief said. EU Josep Borrell said today.

“Today’s discussion by EU Foreign Ministers will pave the way for the expeditious adoption of all necessary regulatory action,” a statement from Borrell’s office said.

Borrell “would propose to provide a measure that includes lethal equipment, such as ammunition, and a measure of non-lethal equipment and supplies for the Ukrainian military, such as fuel and supplies.” medical emergency,” it said.

Their emergency meeting, according to the video link, will also look at additional EU sanctions announced overnight by the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.