Greek MEP Kostas Papadakis (NI) has submitted a parliamentary question to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, demanding an end to EU economic, political and military support for Ukraine. The question, filed on 18 May 2026, follows the discovery of a Ukrainian floating drone loaded with explosives off the coast of Lefkada, Greece, which Papadakis calls a dangerous incident that could have had fatal consequences.
Papadakis criticises the Greek government for initially staying silent before admitting the drone's origin, and argues that the incident shows Ukraine poses a security threat to Europe. He points to the EU's extensive backing for Ukraine — over €194 billion in support, training of 84,000 Ukrainian soldiers, Ukraine's participation in the SAFE programme, and a recently created war compensation mechanism for EU businesses — as fuelling the war and endangering European citizens.
first, what is the High Representative's position on what he calls the dangerous role of the Zelensky regime, whose drone was sent to Lefkada loaded with explosives; second, what is the position on his request to immediately stop EU economic, political and military support for Ukraine, which he claims is a source of danger to European security and risks expanding the war.
Policy orientation and impact
The question reflects a strongly anti-war, anti-EU-support stance, arguing that EU backing for Ukraine prolongs the conflict and endangers EU member states. Papadakis links the incident to broader grievances about war-induced price increases in energy, fuel and food, which he says erode citizens' purchasing power. The question does not propose specific numerical targets or deadlines, but calls for a complete halt to all forms of EU support for Ukraine.
If the High Representative's reply signals any shift in policy, it could affect: EU producers and consumers facing higher energy and food costs; Ukrainian defence capabilities reliant on EU aid; and EU taxpayers funding the support packages. The question also puts pressure on the Greek government to clarify its handling of the incident.
Expected follow-up
The High Representative is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. The answer will indicate whether the EU maintains its current support trajectory or considers any adjustments in light of security incidents involving Ukrainian equipment.
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