Brussels 01.12.2025 Today the Foreign Affairs Council with Defence ministers takes place in Brussels chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
This week could be pivotal for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓ pic.twitter.com/SzWnYJy4iw
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) December 1, 2025
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The Council will discuss EU military support for Ukraine, after the exchange of views with the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, and NATO Deputy Secretary General, Radmila Shekerinska.
The Council meeting will focus on EU military support for Ukraine, including ammunition deliveries and other additional options to support the Ukrainian armed forces. Ministers will also exchange views on ways to boost Europe’s defence industry so it can meet growing demand, including through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument aimed at strengthening the European defence industrial base, and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).
EDA chief, André Denk, joins ministers at FAC/Defence for talks on #Ukraine ahead of pivotal Steering Board chaired by Head of Agency @kajakallas.
Germany's @sebast_hartmann said: “EDA is a crucial step that enables the pooling of Member States’ capabilities.”#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/zFrI1oxgDq
— European Defence Agency (@EUDefenceAgency) December 1, 2025
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A number of measures to apply sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet will also be discussed. Defence ministers will be briefed on actions to further strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces through the EU Military Assistance Mission in Support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine).
EDA chief, André Denk, joins ministers at FAC/Defence for talks on #Ukraine ahead of pivotal Steering Board chaired by Head of Agency @kajakallas.
Germany's @sebast_hartmann said: “EDA is a crucial step that enables the pooling of Member States’ capabilities.”#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/zFrI1oxgDq
— European Defence Agency (@EUDefenceAgency) December 1, 2025
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The meeting will conclude with a discussion on the EU’s defence readiness.
At #FAC today defence ministers are discussing military support for #Ukraine
Since the start of Russia's war against Ukraine, the EU and its member states have:
📌supported Ukraine's armed forces with €66 billion
📌trained 85 000 Ukrainian soldiers— EU Council (@EUCouncil) December 1, 2025
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Defence ministers are expected to review ongoing initiatives supporting the EU’s Defence Technological and Industrial Base, as well as opportunities for cooperation to address capability shortfalls. The exchange on the implementation of the European Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 will take place, and ministers will be briefed on the European Commission’s new approach to military mobility.
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