text: All #EU leaders, except Prime Minister of #Hungary Orban, endorsed a joint statement of support for #Ukraine and the “peace through strength” approach.
  
  The European Council summit was held in #Brussels, where leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the need for its strong position, development of military and defense potential.
  
  The EU believes that peace in Ukraine must be underpinned by security guarantees. Member states will continue to provide financial, defense, humanitarian assistance, as well as reconstruction assistance to Ukraine and pressure #Russia with sanctions.
  
  The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has called on EU leaders to provide €5 billion in artillery shells for Ukraine and thereby strengthen its position in the negotiations.
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