EU Allocates €148 Million in Humanitarian Aid

The European Union has announced a new humanitarian aid package totaling €148 million ($142.8 million) for Ukraine and Moldova, with €140 million allocated for Ukraine and €8 million for Moldova. This aid aims to address the urgent needs of approximately 12.7 million people affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia, providing essentials such as food, shelter, clean water, and healthcare. European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, who visited Ukraine to assess humanitarian challenges, reaffirmed the EU's commitment to supporting those impacted by the crisis. The funding brings the total humanitarian assistance from the EU to over €1.1 billion since the beginning of the war. Specific priorities include supporting vulnerable populations in heavily affected eastern and southern Ukraine, as well as assisting Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. Lahbib's visit included meetings with key Ukrainian leaders and local partners to discuss the strategic allocation of aid.