Von der Leyen announces additional funding for Ukraine's "drones and missiles"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, following a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has announced additional funding "for drones and missiles" for Ukraine.

Source: von der Leyen on X (Twitter)

Quote from von der Leyen: "Fully supported the call of President Zelenskyy for a ceasefire that would protect global food supplies and energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia."

Details: Von der Leyen stated that "the war has entered a new, grimmer phase".

Ursula von der Leyen noted that Russia, losing momentum on the battlefield, "is striking the civilians far behind the front lines."

She reaffirmed "solidarity with the Ukrainian people".

Quote: "Ukraine will be front and centre at this week's European Council.

We will discuss its funding needs for the year ahead and how to mobilise fresh global support.

This week, the EU will also provide further funding for drones and missiles. To strengthen Ukraine's defences and protect its skies."

Details: Von der Leyen also added intentions to open two more EU accession negotiating clusters.

Background: Following a conversation with von der Leyen, Zelenskyy reported that the EU would allocate another approximately €3 billion in military support to Ukraine as early as this week.

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