The European Union is ramping up its military support for Ukraine, which continues to face aggression from Russia.

This initiative aims to accelerate and consolidate the EU's military assistance to meet Ukraine's urgent needs, as detailed in a document obtained by SPIEGEL.

Member states are expected to commit to supplying at least 1.5 million artillery shells in 2025, along with air defense systems, drones, training programs, and cruise missiles for targeted strikes.

To bolster these efforts, the EU plans to contribute approximately 880 million euros from interest earnings on frozen Russian assets, inviting partner countries to join the initiative.

Germany, being the largest economy in the EU, is anticipated to provide the most substantial support, likely accounting for about a quarter of the required resources.

The EU's Foreign Service, led by Kaja Kallas, has reiterated its commitment to support Ukraine for as long as necessary, emphasizing that Russia must not prevail.

A fundamental agreement on this military support plan is being sought during an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, although participation from countries like Hungary remains uncertain.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's call for a quick ceasefire could complicate support commitments, especially if perceived as independent of US-led negotiations.

To achieve these support goals, the Foreign Service proposes targeted collaboration with Ukraine's defense industry and equitable burden-sharing among EU states based on their economic performance.