United to win: European Commission allocates €2.86 bln to Ukraine for defense needs including drones, missiles, and air defense
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The European Commission disbursed 2.86 billion euros to Ukraine as part of the defense tranche of a 90 billion-euro loan.
Officials designated the funds for the purchase of weaponry and to cover urgent frontline requirements, the European Commission announced, according to Rubryka.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the critical nature of European support for Ukraine amid intensifying Russian aerial attacks.
"While Russia remains stalled on the frontline, it continues to escalate its aerial attacks, brutally striking Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Europe's unwavering support is more vital than ever to help Ukraine defend its airspace and save lives," von der Leyen stated.
Officials will direct the funds toward procuring:
- Drones
- Air defense systems
- Missiles
- Radar stations and electronic warfare systems
- Ammunition
The European Commission noted that Ukraine is preparing for its fourth winter since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. According to EC estimates, urgent deliveries of defense equipment will enable the Armed Forces of Ukraine to protect civilians and cities from Russian strikes.
In total, the European Union and its member states have provided 231.5 billion euros in support to Ukraine since 2022. Of this total:
- 3.8 billion euros in revenues generated from frozen Russian assets.
Background
It should be noted that following an October 11 telephone call with Ursula von der Leyen, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced that the European Union would allocate approximately 3 billion euros in military support to Ukraine this week.
