In view of the expected Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is urging European Union member states to step up their arms supplies. “Put the focus on arms deliveries,” he urged journalists after his visit to Kyiv on his return trip to Poland. “Sanctions are important, but sanctions will not solve the problem of the battle in Donbass.” It is clear: “The war will be decided in the battle for Donbass.”
Borrell was in Kyiv on Friday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to speak to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other government officials. The two also visited the suburb of Bucha, where investigations are ongoing into massive war crimes against civilians for which Russian forces are being held responsible.
This Monday, the EU foreign ministers will discuss support for Ukraine. There will also be a further restriction on energy imports from Russia. “Everyone asks me when you’re going to stop the gas. As far as the war is concerned, that’s not the key question,” emphasizes Borrell. “Even if you stop buying gas tomorrow, Russia will continue to fight.” Russia will probably still have enough money reserves to continue the war for a while. The absolute key question is therefore that of arms deliveries: “When and how and what will be delivered.”
Source: Stern
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