Ukraine can use new EU aid to buy US Patriot missiles
dpa brusselsThe European Union will allow Ukraine to use new financial assistance to purchase US-made Patriot air defence missiles, European Commission President Ursula von der Ley...
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday that the EU will permit Ukraine to utilize a new influx of financial assistance to buy US-made Patriot air defence missiles. EU member states have reached an agreement allowing these funds to be allocated towards purchasing the US weapons, according to von der Leyen.
Typically, EU military aid prioritizes purchases from European defence manufacturers. Ukraine is expected to receive an additional €3.2bn ($3.7bn) as soon as possible, as confirmed by von der Leyen. This money will aid Ukraine in enhancing its airspace protection against Russia's "unrestricted attacks," she stated in a joint declaration with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The NATO involvement comes through the PURL initiative, where NATO European allies and Canada finance the acquisition of US-made weaponry for Ukraine. The new funding will be sourced from the EU's existing support loan, which allows for payments up to €90bn by the end of 2027.
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