The EU intends to continue its military aid to Ukraine and supports a lasting, sustainable, and fair peace agreement, according to statements made today by European Council President Antonio Costa. The top EU official, alongside Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, commemorated the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with foreign leaders. Costa emphasized that peace cannot merely be a ceasefire but must be a durable agreement. He stated, “Peace should not reward the aggressor. We must learn from past agreements like those in Budapest and Minsk.” Furthermore, he added, “Only specific and strong security guarantees can ensure comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine and Europe as a whole. The EU is ready to do whatever it takes for Ukraine’s security and will continue supporting it.” To this end, Costa announced an emergency European Council meeting on March 6, 2025, to bolster support for Ukraine and strengthen European defense. In close collaboration with the European Commission and von der Leyen, Costa affirmed that the EU is prepared to enhance its defensive capabilities and significantly invest in them, increasing both economic and military support for Ukraine. Regarding the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Costa described it as an unprovoked, unjustified, and illegal war violating Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, recognized borders, and fundamental principles of international law enshrined in the UN Charter. European leaders aim to agree on new military aid to Ukraine during the emergency summit on March 6, 2025, as announced by EU diplomatic chief Kaja Kalas. Kalas proposed that the 27 member states commit to providing new weapons, primarily missiles, air defense systems, and artillery ammunition, as soon as possible. While EU Foreign Ministers expressed broad support for this initiative, negotiations remain challenging due to Hungary’s opposition to any new military assistance to Kyiv, especially amid ongoing peace talks between Russia and the United States regarding Ukraine. The EU has already provided nearly €134 billion in aid to Ukraine, including at least €50 billion for military support.