00:00Good to see you. We are pleased to have the President of Finland here with us today.
00:21We will start with a statement from the Secretary General, followed by the President, and then
00:25we'll have time for some of your questions.
00:27Lately, Russia has tested the alliances and the EU's unity and resolve by using means
00:34of hybrid warfare.
00:37We need to strengthen our societies and capabilities, but also keep our cool heads acting united.
00:44We can do this.
00:46When it comes to funding Ukraine, it seems rather clear that there are three options.
00:51The first one is that EU member states or NATO member states, for that matter, pay directly,
00:59either by taking more loans or using current reserves.
01:06The second option is the mutualization of debt on a European level, as was done with next-generation
01:11Europe and with SAFE.
01:16And the third option, of course, is the use of the immobilized assets.
01:23I will discuss these matters today with Belgium's Prime Minister.
01:43I think a lot of European leaders have understood the concerns that Belgium has in this situation, both
01:51political and legal.
01:55And I hope that when leaders start moving towards the European Council of December, that solutions
02:02will be found, because it is of utmost importance that we continue to fund Ukraine in its fight
02:09for its existence and survival.
02:12MS.
02:13Okay.
02:14That's all we have time for today.
02:15Thank you so much.
Comments