Ukraine’s European allies will send new energy and military aid packages by 24 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Zelenskyy met with the Berlin Format, a group of leaders from European NATO members, during the Munich Security Conference. He also addressed the conference over the weekend, saying that European and transatlantic unity “is the best interceptor against Russia’s aggressive plans”.
“In Munich, we agreed with the leaders of the Berlin Format on specific packages of energy and military aid for Ukraine by February 24. I am grateful to our partners for their readiness to help, and we count on all deliveries arriving promptly,” wrote Zelenskyy on X.
24 February is the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
These aid commitments follow the European Parliament’s approval of a EU€90 billion loan package for Ukraine last week. The European Union will supply €60 billion to bolster Ukraine’s defenses and €30 billion in financial assistance across 2026 and 2027, with repayment due once Ukraine receives war reparations from Russia.
During Zelenskyy’s address in Munich, he also called for the signing of legally binding security guarantees from the United States and Europe.
He reiterated Ukraine’s interest in joining NATO, saying Ukraine’s army was the strongest in Europe and a potential asset to the bloc. Ukraine said in December that it would drop its plans to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees if this would progress peace negotiations with Russia.
Russia launched around 1,300 attack drones, more than 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles at Ukraine last week, according to Zelenskyy. These strikes mainly targeted the energy sector.
Ukraine and Russia will hold another round of peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Kremlin, the two countries will particularly discuss whether Ukraine will cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, which Ukraine has repeatedly said it will not do.
