EU allocates EUR 90M in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

In response to the difficult situation in which Ukrainian citizens found themselves as a result of Russian aggression, the European Commission today announced the disbursement of another EUR 90 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to all those who need it.

That's according to a statement published on the website of the European Commission on Monday, February 28, Ukrinform reports.

"The Commission has announced an additional EUR 90 million for emergency aid programs to help civilians affected by the war in Ukraine, as part of an urgent aid appeal by the United Nations. The funding will help people inside Ukraine and in Moldova. This new EU humanitarian aid will provide food, water, health, shelter and help cover their basic needs," the statement said.

At the same time, the European Commission is also coordinating the delivery of material assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to Ukraine, with offers from currently 20 Member States: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands – which includes 8 million essential medical care items and civil protection support. A first truck load from Slovenia arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on February 27.

Moldova has activated the Mechanism to support Ukrainians arriving to their country. Already Austria, France and the Netherlands offered emergency support such as shelter items and medical assistance to Moldova.

According to the statement, the European Commission is in constant contact with other neighboring countries of Ukraine and stands ready to provide further assistance as requested.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine on February 24 and launched a large-scale invasion of the country. For the fourth day, Russian troops are shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities, with missiles hitting the homes of Ukrainians.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was declared.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the support of all the people, courageously resist aggression and inflict heavy losses on Russian invaders.

The European Commission estimates that more than 300,000 refugees from Ukraine have already arrived in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.