EU releases new $7.1 billion aid boost for Ukraine
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The European Union said on Aug. 24 that it had released another 6.1 billion euros ($7.1 billion) in military aid for Ukraine to boost its air defenses against Russian missile attacks.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the move ahead of talks on Aug. 24 between Ukraine and its allies on stepping up military support.
"On Ukraine's Independence Day, we show our unfaltering support. Today, we approved EUR6.1 billion for the air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition and radars that Ukraine urgently needs," von der Leyen said on X.
