EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine

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EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine

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European Union countries have agreed to release €6.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine through the European Peace Facility. This funding is intended to address a critical budget shortfall in Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, particularly for drone supplies amid ongoing conflict.

The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.

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