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EU to allocate €160 million to Ukraine for energy security

19 September, 2024 Thursday
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Ahead of winter, the European Union will allocate €160 million to support Ukraine's energy security. The funds will be used for shelters, heaters, and repairs

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this at a press conference in Brussels on September 19, Interfax-Ukraine reports.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that at least €2 billion in energy security support had already been provided to Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion, and that an additional €160 million would be made available today.

According to her, €60 million of humanitarian aid will be allocated for shelters and heaters, and €100 million of frozen Russian assets will be used for repairs and renewable energy sources.

  • German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced that Berlin will provide an additional €100 million in aid to Ukraine this winter.
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