Afghanistan, Sept. 18 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for the procurement of missiles and drones, reaffirming the bloc's commitment to strengthening Kyiv's defenses as Russia continues missile and drone attacks across the country.
Von der Leyen announced the funding after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the payment will support Ukraine's urgent defense needs amid continued Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and military targets. She described the move as part of the EU's broader effort to reinforce Ukraine's air defense and battlefield capabilities.
The €3.3 billion package is specifically earmarked for...