EU countries fail to agree on additional interceptor missiles for Ukraine – Kallas
EU defense ministers on Monday made no new commitments to provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has urged EU countries to provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles and other air defense assets from their own stockpiles. Speaking to journalists ahead of an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Kallas expressed concern about the state of air defense production, emphasizing that everyone needs more assets currently.
Kallas noted that individual countries possess the necessary stockpiles, and it is crucial to direct these reserves towards urgent needs in Ukraine. She emphasized that these reserves should be replenished later. Kallas also highlighted positive signals regarding licensing and the expansion of air defense production, deeming this development extremely important due to the ongoing high demand for air defense assets.
The European Union has previously called on member states to supply Ukraine with interceptor missiles and air defense systems from their reserves to safeguard civilians and critical infrastructure from Russian shelling.
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