German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday warned that it was crucial to provide Ukraine as soon as possible with fresh ammunition to resist Russia’s invasion and pledged quick EU action.
“It is very important that we quickly supply Ukraine with the necessary munitions,” Scholz told the lower house of parliament, promising action at a summit in Brussels next week.
“And we are prepared to open up our procurement projects to other member states as well,” Scholz said.
Ukraine’s Western backers warn that Kyiv is facing a critical shortage of howitzer shells as it fires thousands each day in its fight against a grinding Russian offensive.
Kyiv has told the EU it needs 350,000 shells a month to help fight back the Russian assault and allow it to launch its own counter-offensives.
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