At a press conference alongside his Portuguese counterpart, João Gomes Cravinho, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, expressed Ukraine's expectation for the European Union to expedite the supply of artillery shells. Kuleba emphasized the urgency of this matter, highlighting the concrete understanding between Ukraine and the EU regarding the necessary steps to increase the supply promptly.

"We discussed the ways in which the European Union can increase the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine in the required quantity. There is a concrete understanding of what and how to do. We welcome the active position of the European Union in the search for these solutions and sincerely hope that they will be successful," Kuleba stated.

He also underscored the significance of this decision for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines, emphasizing their anticipation and
gratitude toward every European country willing to assist in ensuring the expedient delivery of artillery shells.

"I can immediately say that the Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines are waiting for
this decision and will be grateful to every European country that will help ensure that as many artillery shells as possible reach Ukraine in the shortest possible time," Kuleba concluded.