The first tranche of the €18 bln aid package to Ukraine approved by the EU last December will be sent on Tuesday, the Swedish Presidency of the EU said, confirming an announcement from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, according to Politico.
“Today, €3 bln is paid out to Ukraine, which makes me very proud and also shows what we can do when we are united,” Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said.
“We all know that (in) Ukraine, they fight also for us,” she added.
This is set to be the first payment on the €18-bln aid package to Ukraine approved by member countries on December 12.