Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2365

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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) 2022/339^note, which established an assistance measure to cover the financing of the provision to the Armed Forces of Ukraine of equipment and supplies not designed to deliver lethal force, such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits and fuel.

(3)The financial reference amount under Decision (CFSP) 2022/339, as last amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/229^note, is EUR 380000000.

(4)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) 2022/339 should be increased by an additional EUR 372115534,32 intended to cover the financing of the provision to the Ukrainian Armed Forces of equipment and supplies not designed to deliver lethal force, such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits and fuel.

(5)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.

(6)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.

(7)Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 should therefore be amended accordingly,

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