Thu 01 February 2024:
All 27 EU members have agreed on an additional 50 billion euro ($54bn) support package for Ukraine, Charles Michel, president of the council of European Union leaders, said on social media platform X.
“This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine”, he added.
We have a deal. #Unity
All 27 leaders agreed on an additional €50 billion support package for Ukraine within the EU budget.
This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for #Ukraine.
EU is taking leadership & responsibility in support for Ukraine; we know what is…
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) February 1, 2024
Ukraine has become increasingly desperate to secure funding from Western countries in recent months.
‘Significant contribution to our joint victory’: Ukraine’s PM thanks EU for aid deal
“Each of your votes is a significant contribution to our joint victory,” Shmygal said in a message on social media thanking member states.
He added that the agreement was a display of “solidarity” and “unity” in the 27-member bloc.
Ukraine planning to step up attacks on Russian infrastructure: Spy chief
“Hypothetically, there is a plan according to which all this is happening. I think that this plan may include all major critical and military infrastructure in Russia,” the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence said in the cautiously worded statement.
Ukraine’s military agencies in recent months have begun to claim responsibility for a series of drone attacks and other strikes on Russian sites in contrast to their previous stance of avoiding public comment.
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