Biden and von der Leyen discuss €50 bln Ukraine aid
Фото: Associated Press
After EU leaders approved €50 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke by phone with US President Joe Biden.
During a "great phone conversation" that preceded the decision on the 50 billion euros, she and Biden "agreed that Ukraine needs to continue to receive broad support from its partners."
Good phone call with @POTUS after Europe agreed on 50 billion euros in financial aid for Ukraine.
We agreed that Ukraine needs to continue receiving broad support from its partners.
We will jointly stand at Ukraine's side as long as it takes.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 1, 2024
At a meeting of the European Council, all 27 EU leaders reached a consensus decision to include a €50 billion Ukraine Fund in the EU's 2024-2027 multi-year budget.
In his video address to the participants of a special EU summit in Brussels, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the unanimous approval of the €50 billion was a clear signal that Ukraine and Europe would survive, as trust in Europe was at stake.
The Ukrainian leader also called for creating a separate instrument in the European Peace Fund, which was used to pay for military support for Ukrainian forces.
