The European Council reaffirmed its "steadfast commitment to continue political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military, and diplomatic support for Ukraine and its people for as long as necessary and to the extent required." "Russia must not win," is stated in the final document of the summit, which summarizes RFI.
To assist Ukraine in effectively defending against Russia's aggression, the European Council calls for an urgent increase in efforts, particularly in the area of supplying air defense systems. The European Council emphasizes the importance of intensifying work to further support and develop Ukraine's defense industry and deepen its cooperation with the EU's defense industry, as stated in the declaration adopted on December 19 by the European Council.
EU leaders also expressed their readiness to increase pressure on Russia by adopting additional sanctions. According to EU legislation, Russian assets must remain frozen until Moscow halts its aggressive war against Ukraine and compensates for the damage caused by this war, the statement also mentions.