EU approves further €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defence

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.

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we show our unfaltering support.

Today, we approved €6.1 billion for the air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunition and radars that Ukraine urgently needs.

Europe stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes.

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— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 24, 2026

Source:  Reuters