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EU High Representative welcomes US weapons aid to Ukraine

15 July 2025 13:02 (UTC +04:00)

We really welcome the news that comes from the United States that they will provide weapons to Ukraine, so that they can defend themselves, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas told reporters ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, APA reports.

She said that they to reach also a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package: "We are very, very close. I hope it comes today"

She added that Middle East issue will be discussed as well: "On the Middle East, of course, we talk about Gaza and the situation there. We have reached a common understanding with Israel to really improve the situation on the ground. But it is not about the paper, but actually about the implementation of the paper.

We see some positive signs when it comes to border crossings opening, we see some positive signs of them reconstructing the electricity lines, providing water, all also more trucks of humanitarian aid coming in. But of course, we need to see more in order to see real improvement for the people on the ground."

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