EU Approves €6.1 Billion in Additional Financial Aid for Ukraine's Defence
European Commission Announces New Defence Support Package
Details of the Financial Aid
BRUSSELS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Monday approved a further €6.1 billion ($7.12 billion) in financial aid for Ukraine to procure new defence systems, such as air defence, missiles, ammunition and radars.
Previous Aid and Disbursements
The EU said this latest aid package came on top of €16 billion of previously approved procurement plans, of which €8.35 billion had already been disbursed.
Statements from EU Leadership
"As Russia intensifies its attacks, we are stepping up to help Ukraine protect its people and defend its skies. Europe stands with Ukraine and we will deliver what it needs, when it needs it," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a statement.
Exchange Rate and Reporting Information
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(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Susan Fenton)
