Key European defence ministers meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine support
Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to discuss increasing military assistance to Ukraine.
Representatives from Ukraine's defense department and a European Commission delegation met to discuss mechanisms for monitoring funds allocated under the Ukraine Support Loan program, which allocates nearly €60 billion for Ukraine's defense requirements in 2026-2027. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine highlighted the importance of ensuring transparency and control in the utilization of these funds during a Telegram message on Monday.
The Ukrainian side outlined its defense sector's priorities for 2027, emphasizing support for the production of FPV drones and enhancing middle- and deep-strike capabilities. The discussions also centered around potential joint ventures, the Drone Deal initiative, and integrating the Ukrainian defense industry further into the EU defense-industrial ecosystem.
A key focus of the talks was the control and accountability of defense procurement, including transitioning to competitive procedures, electronic bidding, audits, and risk-oriented verification of counterparties.
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