EU civilian security mission in Ukraine gets new tasks and a longer timeline

The European Union's civilian security mission in Ukraine will now focus on new tasks, including supporting war crime investigations and border management. The mission's mandate has also been extended until May 2027.

This decision expands the EU's direct involvement in Ukraine's post-conflict and wartime security sector. It shifts the mission from general advice to specific, operational support for critical functions like justice and border control. This means the EU is committing to a longer-term, more hands-on role in rebuilding Ukraine's civilian security infrastructure.