Von der Leyen announced her readiness to transfer €11 billion to Ukraine

The European Commission announced its readiness to transfer 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine and provide the remaining 11 billion euros of G7 loans. This was reported by UNN with reference to the European Commission's press service.

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As stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, European countries have agreed to continue their financial support for Ukraine on all fronts: military, economic, and political. Recently, they allocated 1 billion euros for the Ukrainian defense industry from the unexpected profits of frozen Russian assets.

We are on track to meet the goal of 2 million artillery shells for Ukraine in 2025; and we are ready to provide the remaining 11 billion euros of G7 loans. We know how important it is for Ukraine to ask for this money

Furthermore, from a political perspective, the EU must continue to pressure Russia to force it into serious negotiations, starting with a real ceasefire.

Our 18th sanctions package is aimed precisely at this. We must be able to have an agreed package soon

She added that the European Commission supports Ukraine on its path to the EU and advocates for the opening of the first negotiation block for the country's accession to the European Union.

Under relentless fire, Ukraine is carrying out reform after reform. This is impressive. That is why the Commission advocates for the opening of the first negotiation block. Ukraine has done it — now we must do the same. Because the accession process is merit-based. And Ukraine deserves to move forward

Recall

On June 26, the European Council approved the extension of sanctions against Russia despite threats from Hungary and Slovakia.