EU leaders condemn Russia's shelling of Ukrainian energy infrastructure, attacks on ships – EU summit conclusions
European Union leaders have strongly condemned Russia's shelling of Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure, as well as attacks on commercial shipping.
This is what was discussed in the conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on Thursday.
“The European Council strongly condemns the persistent shelling by Russia of Ukraine’s critical energy and civilian infrastructure. It supports all efforts, both public and private, to urgently increase Ukraine’s energy security before the winter and address the immediate humanitarian and civil protection needs of the Ukrainian population while making Ukraine’s energy system more resilient in the long-term,” reads the document.
In addition, the European Council stresses that any action that endangers the safety and security of nuclear facilities is unacceptable and welcomes the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency to monitor the situation and assist in maintaining nuclear safety and security. “In this context, it calls for the further integration of Ukraine’s energy system with the Union’s energy network, and for concrete action to be taken in this respect. The European Council acknowledges the important role played by Member States in the neighbouring region,” the conclusions say.
EU leaders also condemned the destruction of port infrastructure and attacks on commercial vessels. “The European Council opposes the weaponisation of food, which undermines global food security, affecting vulnerable people and regions most in need,” the document states.
In addition, the European Council indicated that military support would be provided in full compliance with the security and defence policies of the Member States concerned and taking into account the security and defence interests of all Member States.
