EU announces allocation of another EUR 500M in military aid to Ukraine

The European Union officially approved the allocation of another tranche worth EUR 500 million for Ukraine to increase the resilience of the Armed Forces, which brought the total amount of military aid provided to the country since February 24 to EUR 2.5 billion.

The relevant statement has been published on the website of the EU COUncil, Ukrinform reports.

“The Council adopted today two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) aimed to step up the EU's support for the capabilities and resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country, and protect the civilian population against the ongoing Russian military aggression. Thanks to the 5th tranche worth EUR 500 million mobilised today, the EU contribution under the EPF for Ukraine will now total EUR 2.5 billion,” the report reads.

It is noted that in line with the current priorities expressed by the Ukrainian government, and the support provided so far, the assistance measures consist of EUR 490 million for military equipment designed to deliver lethal force for defensive purposes, and EUR 10 million intended to cover the provision of equipment and supplies, such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits, and fuel.

“The EU remains focused and steadfast in its support for Ukraine in its fight for freedom and independence. Ukraine needs more arms; we will provide them. In this context, EU Member States agreed to mobilise a 5th tranche of military assistance of EUR 500 million, making this a total of EUR 2.5 billion of military equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said.

Since the Russian full-scale aggression started on February 24, the European Union has provided Kyiv with powerful political, economic, financial, military and humanitarian assistance.

The previous tranches of military aid, amounting EUR 500 million each, under the European Peace Facility were agreed on 28 February, 23 March 13 April and May 23.

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