EU Foreign Ministers Meeting Held in Kyiv... "First Meeting Outside Borders"

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy "Support for Future Member Ukraine"

The European Union (EU) will hold a meeting of foreign ministers from its 27 member states in Kyiv, Ukraine, outside the EU borders for the first time in history.

Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated on June 2 (local time) in a post on X (formerly Twitter), "We have convened a historic meeting of foreign ministers in Ukraine, a candidate and future member of the EU."

He said, "We have come here to express our solidarity and support for our Ukrainians."

At this meeting, financial support plans for long-term military aid to Ukraine, as well as fighter jets and missile support through EU funds, are expected to be discussed.

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, holding a press conference in Ukraine.
[Photo by Reuters]

Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, said at a joint press conference with High Representative Borrell on the same day, "This is the first time EU foreign ministers are holding a meeting outside the EU borders," adding, "It is a message of support that the EU is expanding to Ukraine."

High Representative Borrell plans to provide 5 billion euros (7.1625 trillion won) annually from next year until the end of 2027. In addition, a timetable for Ukraine's EU membership may be presented.