Ukraine: the Twenty-Seven agree on aid of fifty billion euros
The 27 countries of the European Union reached an agreement, Thursday, February 1, on aid of fifty billion euros over four years for Ukraine, until then blocked by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
From left to right: Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. This February 1, the Twenty-Seven agreed on the long-term financing of the war in Ukraine. via REUTERS - UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER
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The announcement is from European Council President Charles Michel: “
Unity. All 27 leaders agreed on an additional envelope of 50 billion euros to support Ukraine within the framework of the EU budget. This agreement guarantees stable, predictable and long-term financing for Ukraine
,” the official wrote on X (ex-Twitter), at the start of an extraordinary summit in Brussels, Thursday February 1, 2023.
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
From Kiev,
Ukraine
welcomed the “
contribution
” of the European Union to a “
common victory
” over Russia.
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With AFP
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