The Council of the European Union has adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Fund (EPF) that will allow the EU to continue to support the capabilities and resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as protect the civilian population from ongoing Russian military aggression.
“After the adoption of three tranches of support for a total of 1.5 billion. this year the fourth tranche will add 500 million. euro to the resources already mobilized under the EPF for Ukraine, bringing the total amount to 2 billion. euro," EU.
Money allocated to support the supply of military equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine by EU member states.
“This support is only part of Europe's efforts to help Ukraine defend itself.. The EU and its Member States are determined to continue. We have been doing this since the beginning of the war and will continue until the end,” said EU diplomat Josep Borrell..
It is noted that the amount of equipment that will be provided under the new support package is in line with the current priorities declared by the government of Ukraine.. Thus, 490 million. euro will be allocated for lethal defensive weapons.
Another €10 million to cover the cost of providing equipment and supplies such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits and fuel.
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