Military aid from the EU member states to Ukraine since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion has exceeded EUR 43.5 billion. This was stated by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, who spoke at a press conference in Brussels following the informal meeting of EU defense ministers, reports an Ukrinform correspondent.
“Figures are important,” Borrell said, adding that as of today, EU’s military aid exceeds EUR 43.5 billion. Together with civilian aid, the assistance from the European Union makes up a much larger amount, exceeding EUR 100 billion, he noted.
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Source: Ukrinform News
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