EU's €50 billion aid: von der Leyen tells when Ukraine will start receiving funds

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The President of the European Commission noted that the political agreement on the program, concluded on the evening of February 5, is a major step forward.

"Europe is true to its word," she added.

Von der Leyen also emphasized that the EU will continue to provide much-needed and predictable funding to "our brave partner and aspiring member".

"We aim to start payments in March," the President of the European Commission emphasized.

• On February 1, all 27 EU member states agreed to provide Ukraine with €50 billion in aid. Kyiv also expects to receive the first tranche of this package in March.