European Union (EU) leaders unanimously agreed on Thursday to extend 50 billion euros ($54bn) in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance by Hungary. Leaders from Western countries have reacted over the aid announcement for the Ukraine. European Council President Charles Michel said, \u201cWe have a deal. All 27 leaders agreed on an additional 50bn support package for Ukraine within the EU budget. This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine. The EU is taking leadership and responsibility in support for Ukra\u00adine; we know what is at stake.\u201d Reacting on the EU aid announcement, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, \u201cGrateful to Charles Michel and EU leaders for establishing the 50bn Ukraine Facility for 2024-2027. It is very important that the decision was made by all 27 leaders, which once again proves strong EU unity. \u201cContinued EU financial support for Ukraine will strengthen long-term economic and financial stability, which is no less important than military assistance and sanctions pressure on Russia.\u201d Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that \u201cWe received an offer, and negotiated a control mechanism that guarantees the reasonable use of funds and we also received guarantees that Hungary\u2019s money (that the commission has not yet released) cannot go to Ukraine. After a lengthy negotiation we accepted this offer.\u201d In addition, EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen said, \u201cAgreement! The European Council delivered on our priorities. Supporting Ukraine. Fighting illegal migration. Supporting European competitiveness. A good day for Europe.\u201d European Parliament President Roberta Metsola \u201cOnce again, Europe has delivered. 50bn to help Ukraine recover, reconstruct and reform, on the country\u2019s path to EU membership,\u201d adding that \u201cWe owe this to the people of Ukraine. We owe it too to the people of Europe. Because Ukraine\u2019s security is Europe\u2019s security\u201d While Ukrainian foreign minister said, \u201cThis is a step of historic proportions. It demonstrates that any talk about alleged \u2018fatigue\u2019 or \u2018waning support\u2019 is simply false. \u201cEurope has once again demonstrated its strength and ability to make major decisions independent of others. The EU is leading the way and setting an example for the rest of the world to follow.\u201d Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said, \u201cThis 50bn euro package will help us achieve more structure, transparency and predictability in our financial aid to Ukraine. Our message to president (Zelensky) and the Ukrainian people is clear: Ukraine can count on our support, both now and in the future.\u201d Belgian prime minister said, \u201cThe EU keeps its promise to Ukraine. The people of Ukraine and President (Zelensky) are fighting for the freedom of all Euro\u00adpeans. Once again we reaffirm the unity of the 27 member states.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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