EU frees up over 20 billion euros to potentially help Ukraine's defense

Kyiv Independent29 October 2026, 16:48 UTCUkraine

"Along with their needs and national defense priorities, member states are also encouraged to use the funds from this second call to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine," a European Commission press release reads.

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