The EU-European Union held a Foreign Ministers' Meeting and confirmed that it will continue to strengthen its support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, including additional military support of 500 million euros and about 68 billion yen in Japanese yen.
The EU held a foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg on the 11th to discuss future support for Ukraine and additional sanctions on Russia.
At a press conference after the meeting, EU High Representative Borrell said that Russian troops are expected to launch a larger attack in eastern Ukraine in the future. It reinforces the feeling that Ukraine must continue to support the fight. "
The EU has so far announced to Ukraine 1 billion euros, about 136 billion yen in Japanese yen, and senior representative Borel has announced that it will soon add another 500 million euros, about 68 billion yen. , I want to hurry to materialize.
Meanwhile, regarding sanctions on Russia, the EU has decided on the 8th of this month to ban coal imports from Russia, but Borrell said, "We will continue to discuss what we can do further. Everything including oil and gas It's a subject of consideration. "
He stated that he would prioritize the consideration of oil embargo because it is relatively easy to secure alternative suppliers.