EU vows to maintain Ukraine support despite Russian threats to diplomats

European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand said the EU will not reduce support for Ukraine despite Russian threats against foreign diplomats in Kyiv, calling the pressure an intimidation tactic that will not work. The EU has approved 28.3 billion euros in defense procurement for Ukraine under its Support Loan, with member states separately pledging 6.6 billion euros through the European Peace Facility. Brussels is also weighing sending missiles from its own stockpiles to Ukraine.

The EU's ambassador and other member-state envoys met Zelenskyy in Kyiv a day before the statement, discussing air defense, weapons production, and accession progress. Russia has urged diplomats to leave the capital citing anticipated strikes, which Ukraine's foreign ministry denies will prompt any evacuation; a building near the EU mission was reportedly struck by a drone in late September.

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