27 EU countries reach agreement on 50 billion in military aid to Kiev

European Union – lifting veto giving Kiev oxygen in face of Russian aggression. Leaders of the 27 EU member states approved 50 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine this Thursday, February 1, during an extraordinary summit meeting in Brussels.

“We have a contract.”Announced on the President of the European Council Charles Michel“Unit” 27 no. “This agreement guarantees stable, predictable and long-term financing for Ukraine”added the European leader.

Urgently requested by Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country is constantly bombarded by Vladimir Putin’s forces, the aid was conditional on overturning Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto. The populist leader, the only one of the twenty-seven to maintain close ties with Moscow since launching the invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago, last drew the ire and fury of his counterparts in December, when he opposed the requirement. Financial aid for Ukraine.

The decision approved in Brussels was immediately hailed in Kyiv. A contract is evidence of “ Strong Unity » Of the 27, Volodymyr Zelensky was congratulated, while Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Chmygal called him “ Significant Contribution » for one” General Victory » On Russia.

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