The leaders of the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to continue providing Ukraine with military support and accelerate the delivery of ammunition.

This is stipulated in the conclusions adopted on the results of an extraordinary meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday.

"The European Council reiterates the determination of the European Union and Member States to continue providing timely, predictable and sustainable military support to Ukraine, notably through the European Peace Facility and the EU Military Assistance Mission, as well as through direct bilateral assistance by Member States, in line with Ukraine's needs. It will keep the issue under review," the document says.

The European Council reviewed work in the Council on military support for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility and the proposed increase of its overall financial ceiling.

"It [the European Council] invites the Council to reach agreement by early March 2024 to amend Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 on the basis of the proposal of the High Representative for a Ukraine Assistance Fund and the proposed key modalities, taking into account suggestions by the Member States," it said.

In addition, the EU leaders reiterated the urgent need to accelerate the delivery of ammunition and missiles, notably in view of the commitment to provide Ukraine with one million rounds of artillery ammunition.

"It [the European Council] welcomes progress achieved and calls on Member States to explore all options to meet Ukraine’s needs and accelerate efforts to that end, including continued stock donations, redirection of existing orders and the placing of the necessary new orders, which will contribute to increasing European industry's production capacity," the document says.

According to the conclusions, military support and security commitments will be provided in full respect of the security and defense policy of certain Member States and taking into account the security and defense interests of all Member States.

"The European Council recalls its previous conclusions and reaffirms the European Union's unwavering commitment to continue to provide strong political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes," it is said in the document.