EU defense officials deliberate on assistance for Ukraine and the Gaza conflict situation
During the gathering of defense chiefs, the promise by the G7 to lend Kyiv 50 billion euros is under discussion. The EU intends to utilize the income generated from the interest on confiscated Russian funds to facilitate this loan, although the particulars are yet to be clarified. The Gazprom controversy is another point on the agenda. Attending the deliberations is the freshly appointed head of the Defense Committee in the European Parliament, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, representing the FDP.
The EU Minister for Defence is participating in the discussions regarding the G7's pledged loan to Kyiv, as the EU considers using earnings from confiscated Russian funds to facilitate the 50 billion euro loan. The EU Minister for Defence, along with other defense chiefs, is also delving into the Gazprom controversy during the gathering.
