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European Commission Gives Ukraine 4.3 Billion Dollars
The European Commission has agreed to give Ukraine 4.1 billion euros, which is about $4.3 billion. This money will be given under the Ukraine Facility program. The decision still needs approval from the EU Council before it can happen.
“We are helping Ukraine because Russia’s war is very bad,” said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. “We want to help keep Ukraine running while they fight for survival.”
Ukraine Got Money Before
The EU has already given Ukraine some money this year. In August, they gave 4.2 billion euros, which is about $4.6 billion. They also gave several smaller amounts earlier in the year.
Ukraine Still Needs More Money
Ukraine still needs more money to function while the war continues. Last year, they got $42.5 billion from donors. The International Monetary Fund says they will need a similar amount this year to support their budget. Ukraine’s finance minister, Serhii Marchenko, said that the current pledges are not enough and that they might need an extra 12-15 billion dollars next year.
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