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Brussels approves 6.1 billion euros in defense material for Ukraine
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Brussels approves 6.1 billion euros in defense material for Ukraine

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Commission has approved 6.1 billion euros in new defense material purchases for Ukraine, including air defense systems, missiles, and ammunition.
  • This funding, part of the Ukraine Assistance Loan (UASL), aims to bolster Ukraine's ability to defend itself against intensified Russian attacks.
  • The EU and its member states have provided substantial support to Ukraine since 2022, totaling over 220 billion euros.

On Ukraine's Independence Day, the European Commission announced a significant boost to its defense support, approving 6.1 billion euros for new military equipment purchases. This funding package is specifically earmarked for crucial systems such as air defense, missiles, and ammunition, aimed at helping Ukraine protect its citizens and airspace.

In the Day of Independence of Ukraine, Europe demonstrates that our support is unwavering and concrete.

— Ursula von der LeyenPresident of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, commenting on the new defense aid package.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe's support for Ukraine remains unwavering and concrete, especially as Russia escalates its attacks. "As Russia intensifies its attacks, we redouble our efforts to help Ukraine protect its population and defend its skies," she said in a statement. The EU pledged to provide Ukraine with whatever it needs, whenever it needs it.

This latest tranche of funding is part of the Ukraine Assistance Loan (UASL), which plans to provide up to 90 billion euros to Ukraine between 2026 and 2027. The UASL includes 30 billion euros in budgetary aid and 60 billion euros for defense. Of the defense portion, 28.3 billion euros are allocated this year to strengthen Ukraine's defense industrial capacity. The current approval adds to the 16 billion euros already authorized, with 8.35 billion euros already disbursed.

As Russia intensifies its attacks, we redouble our efforts to help Ukraine protect its population and defend its skies. Europe is with Ukraine and we will deliver what it needs, when it needs it.

— Ursula von der LeyenPresident of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing continued EU support for Ukraine.

The Commission urged EU defense companies to increase deliveries by reducing stockpiles, reordering, and boosting production. European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, highlighted that the loan enables Ukraine to acquire urgently needed missiles and air defense systems. Ukraine can request disbursements by submitting contracts with defense companies, which the Commission will review. Since 2022, the EU and its member states have collectively provided approximately 220.2 billion euros in support to Ukraine.

Last month, Ukraine suffered 376 attacks with missiles. Through the loan, we allow Ukraine to acquire the missiles and air defense systems it urgently needs to protect its population and defend its sovereignty.

— Andrius KubiliusEuropean Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, explaining the purpose of the new defense funding.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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