The 3rd EU-Ukraine Security and Defence Dialogue was held in Kyiv. The Dialogue provided an opportunity for the EU to reaffirm its support and solidarity with Ukraine and its people amid heinous Russian attacks on civilians, Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. Both sides reiterated their determination to further deepen cooperation in security and defence. Ukraine provided an update on the situation on the ground and its urgent needs to counter Russia’s war of aggression.
The EU and Ukraine reviewed the implementation of EU-Ukraine security commitments and underscored the importance of further engagement in the context of international peace efforts. Both sides stressed the need to further deepen defence industrial cooperation and strengthen the mutual integration of their defence industrial bases, including through establishment of joint ventures. The EU and Ukraine discussed also the possible joint development of critical capabilities, including the anti-ballistic programme.
The EU reiterated that it stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes to end Russia’s aggression and secure a just, lasting peace. The EU remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s urgent military needs. So far, EUR 11.65 billion have been disbursed under the Ukraine Support Loan’s defence window, out of EUR 28.3 billion earmarked for 2026.
