EU to Disburse $3.8B for Missiles and Drones to Ukraine, Von der Leyen Says
European Commission president announces funding release scheduled for Friday following discussion with Ukrainian leader.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will disburse $3.8 billion for missiles and drones to Ukraine, with funds to be released Friday, according to a statement following her conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The announcement marks another phase of EU military support to Ukraine as the country continues its defense against Russian invasion.
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- EU to disburse $3.8B for missiles and drones to Ukraine: Von der Leyen — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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