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FILE - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Belgium, 17 August, 2025.

Video. EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defences

Updated: 24/08/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2

As Ukraine continues to sustain brutal Russian bombardment, the European Union has approved €6.1 billion for the war-torn country’s defences as part of the bloc’s €90 billion loan programme.

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