EU approves further €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence
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FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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.
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.
"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.
($1 = 0.8563 euros)
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Susan Fenton)
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