The EU Council has taken a political decision to provide Ukraine with the fifth package of military assistance worth 500m euros, President of the European Council Charles Michel tweeted.

“Europe continues to ensure peace and the defense of our values. I welcome the political agreement of the Council of the EU regarding the fifth tranche of the European Peace Fund for Ukraine,” he said.

"EU support in military equipment to Ukraine Armed Forces now at 2,5 billion €," he added.