Eastern border regions are not only national borders.

They are European borders.

Today, we proposed a strategy to support the EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.

Since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, they have been under growing economic and security pressure.

The strategy helps keep people safe, supports local economies, improves roads, energy and internet connections, and backs communities across these regions.

More: https://link.europa.eu/Dn3Qvc

@EUCommission - Ukraine part of that 'Eastern border' only because the EU (plus UN and NATO) failed to support the country 4 years ago - longer if you consider Crimea - and continues to do so. And 'accidental' incursions into the EU by Russia / Belarus has equally been met with finding an excuse to do nothing.