Finnish Prime Minister proposed making "strong decisions" on Ukraine at the EU summit in Brussels

The Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo has proposed taking "strong measures" on Ukraine at the EU summit in Brussels: approve military and financial assistance, as well as initiate negotiations on EU membership, as reported by The Guardian.

"The situation in Ukraine is complex, so we need three decisions", - he said.

Firstly, there needs to be a multi-year decision for the European Peace Facility (EPF) because Ukraine requires rapid military assistance, stated Orpo.

Secondly, a decision on the EU budget, "a 50 billion euro instrument to help Ukraine", - said the Prime Minister of Finland.

"And thirdly, we need a decision on enlargement. We need a clear signal to all states aspiring to join the Union that we are ready for negotiations. And we must make a decision to start negotiations", - added Orpo.