EU foreign ministers arrived in Kiev for historic meeting

WORLD EU foreign ministers arrived in Kiev for historic meeting 1 H. A large group of ministers like the one currently has never come to the Ukrainian capital: representatives of all 27 EU states have met for talks. Among other things, it will be about military aid and the prospect of joining the EU. More in the live ticker. To support Ukraine, the foreign ministers of the EU states traveled to Kiev for a historic meeting. It is the first time that there has been such a meeting of representatives of all 27 EU states outside the EU, said EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep Borrell. Since Russia invaded the neighboring country in February 2022, never before has such a large group of high-ranking foreign politicians come to Kiev. This is Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's second visit to Ukraine in just a few weeks. As was usual during the Russian war of aggression, the trip was not announced in advance for security reasons. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (l.) and EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep Borrell speak at the opening of the informal EU Foreign Ministers Council in Kiev As a topic for the EU meeting, Borrell mentioned his proposal to make longer-term financing commitments for military aid to Ukraine and to use EU money to support the delivery of modern fighter jets and missiles. He wants to mobilize five billion euros annually from 2024 to the end of 2027. But a decision is not expected in Kiev, the Spaniard said on Sunday. Such informal ministerial meetings are about political discussions. European support is also important at a time when US aid funding is in limbo because of a budget dispute in Washington. The meeting is also likely to focus on Ukraine's EU accession prospects. The country has been officially a candidate for membership since June 2022. However, the 27 EU states still have to decide unanimously about whether to start negotiations. There should be a positive vote if Ukraine has met certain requirements. This includes a stronger fight against corruption. All developments in the live ticker: 08:55 a.m. – Russian naval aviation appears to be increasing in importance According to British assessments, Russian naval aviation is becoming increasingly important in the war against Ukraine. Russia is also using naval air power in an attempt to control the northwest of the Black Sea in the face of Ukrainian attacks on the Russian navy, the British Ministry of Defense said on Monday. The main task is probably the early identification of drone boats with which Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russian ships. For this purpose, the naval aviators primarily used amphibious aircraft of the Be-12 Chaika type (NATO code: Mail). Attacks would be carried out with Sukhoi Su-24 bombers, including one most recently on the strategically important Snake Island in the west of the Black Sea.