Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2364

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THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28(1) and Article 41(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:

(1)Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509^note establishes the European Peace Facility (EPF) for the financing by Member States of Union actions under the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) to preserve peace, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security pursuant to Article 21(2), point (c), of the Treaty. In particular, pursuant to Article 1(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2021/509, the EPF is to be used for the financing of assistance measures such as actions to strengthen the capacities of third States and regional and international organisations relating to military and defence matters.

(2)On 28 February 2022, in response to the war of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/338^note which established an assistance measure to cover the financing of the provision to the Armed Forces of Ukraine of military equipment, and platforms, designed to deliver lethal force.

(3)The financial reference amount under Decision (CFSP) 2022/338, as last amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/810^note, is EUR 4120000000.

(4)On 26 October 2026, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2026/2363^note, amending the financial reference amount set out in Decision (CFSP) 2023/927^note, and noted that the remainder of the initial financial reference amount set out in Decision (CFSP) 2023/927 should be allocated to the assistance measure under Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 to cover the financing of the provision of military equipment designed to deliver lethal force.

(5)In light of the ongoing war of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the financial reference amount of the assistance measure under Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 should therefore be increased by an additional EUR 1798856325,22 intended to cover the financing of the provision to the Armed Forces of Ukraine of military equipment designed to deliver lethal force.

(6)Assistance measures are to be implemented taking into account the principles and requirements set out in Decision (CFSP) 2021/509, in particular compliance with Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP^note, and in accordance with the rules for the implementation of revenue and expenditure financed under the EPF.

(7)The Council reaffirms its determination to protect, promote and fulfil human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles and to strengthen the rule of law and good governance, in compliance with the Charter of the United Nations, with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and with international law, in particular international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

(8)Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 should therefore be amended accordingly,

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