Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell i Fontelles on behalf of the European Commission

5.5.2022

1. Military assistance to Ukraine is a top priority. Building on the political declaration of EU leaders announced in Versailles and with the adoption of an additional EUR 500 million of military assistance to Ukraine, the EU total support to the Ukrainian armed forces under the European Peace Facility (EPF) has reached EUR 1 billion. Implementation is ongoing at fast pace. A coordination mechanism has been established within the EU Military Staff (EUMS Clearing House Cell) to ensure that military equipment offered by EU Member States are matched against a list of priorities communicated and regularly updated by the Ukrainian side. A number of EU Member States, who are responsible for the delivery of equipment to Ukraine via designated hubs or directly, have confirmed successful shipment of their assistance to the Ukrainian authorities.

The High Representative/Vice-President proposed an additional amount of EUR 500 million (EUR 450 million for the lethal military assistance under the EPF and EUR 50 million — non-lethal) in support of the Ukrainian armed forces.

2. A number of EU Member States who have delivered equipment to Ukraine have sent their requests for reimbursement through the EPF. The EUMS assesses the requests and issues recommendations to the EPF committee for their consideration.

This reply reflects the situation as of 11 April 2022.