European Commission approves further €2.5 billion in Ukraine support
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- Published Date: 04:49 | 22 November 2022
- Modified Date: 04:51 | 22 November 2022
The European Commission has approved a further €2.5 billion ($2.57 billion) to support Ukraine, the commission's president, Ursula von der Leyen, tweeted on Tuesday.
The commission also plans to spend €18 billion for Ukraine for 2023, with funding disbursed regularly, she added.
The money is intended for "urgent repairs and fast recovery leading to a successful reconstruction," the German politician wrote.
"We will keep on supporting [Ukraine] for as long as it takes."
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