The European Union has pledged 148 million euros in new humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova to address urgent needs like food, shelter, and heating. The announcement came as Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Ukraine to assess the ongoing crisis.
The European Union unveiled a new humanitarian aid package on Monday, pledging 140 million euros ($142.8 million) for Ukraine and an additional 8 million euros for Moldova. The announcement came as European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, visited Ukraine to address the country’s ongoing humanitarian challenges amid the war with Russia.
The funds are intended to provide vital support for food, shelter, clean water, and heating to assist Ukraine’s population. "This new funding of 148 million euros is a clear sign that we stand with the Ukrainian people in their time of need," Lahbib stated. "We will continue to work alongside our partners and Ukrainian authorities to support those affected by this crisis."
Read next
18:30
Defence pact
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is nearing a defence deal with the EU to reset post-Brexit ties, even as his government courts a U.S. trade deal. Talks will culminate at a May summit, aiming to boost cooperation in defence, energy, and youth mobility.
17:00
Apple and Meta have been fined €500 million and €200 million respectively by the European Union for breaching the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act, escalating tensions in the transatlantic tech trade dispute.
12:31
EU - Hungary
Hungary’s persistent attempts to undermine EU efforts in support of Ukraine have pushed member states to seriously consider invoking Article 7 of the EU treaty — the bloc’s most severe disciplinary tool, which could strip Budapest of its voting rights, The Guardian reports.
05:50
Talks in Paris between U.S. officials and European leaders have kickstarted a new diplomatic format aimed at shaping Ukraine's post-war future, with the involvement of Europe’s three most powerful countries.
20:30
Greece
Greece has submitted its long-awaited maritime spatial plan to the European Union, outlining how it will organize various maritime activities such as fishing, tourism, offshore energy, and more.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment