The countries of the European Union decided on Wednesday on a new extension for kyiv.
3.5 billion euros extension. The Twenty-Seven decided on Wednesday June 21 to allocate a new allocation intended to finance their arms supplies to Ukraine and military missions abroad. Franceinfo takes stock of what to remember from the day on the war front.
A new extension for kyiv
The countries of the European Union will give an additional 3.5 billion euros to the fund for the European Peace Facility, used to finance their arms supplies to Ukraine and military missions abroad. The initial endowment of 5.7 billion, allocated for 7 years, melted in just one year.
It had already been increased by €2 billion in May to provide Ukrainian forces with at least one million 155mm shells and to replenish strategic stocks of ammunition in member states. “This decision reaffirms the EU’s commitment to support its partners in the field of security and defence”underlined the Swedish presidency.
New agreement on a sanctions package against Russia
EU member states also agreed on Wednesday on an eleventh package of restrictive measures against Russia, aimed in particular at preventing the circumvention of sanctions already in place.
“This package includes measures aimed at combating the circumvention of sanctions and individual sanctions”, declared Sweden, which holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. The objective is to prevent goods banned from export to Russia from finding a way to supply the Russian military complex.
Mine clearance in Ukraine comparable to Europe in 1945
Demining Ukraine will require a large-scale operation comparable to that set up in Europe after World War II to remove explosive devices, the UN said on Wednesday. It will take some 300 million dollars (274 million euros) a year for five years to clear Ukrainian territory, assured Paul Heslop, program manager of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
US releases post-war aid
The United States will provide 1.3 billion dollars (1.2 billion euros) in additional aid to support the Ukrainian economy, in particular its critical infrastructure, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday during the international conference for the reconstruction of Ukraine in London. “As long as Russia continues to destroy, we will be there to help Ukraine rebuild: rebuild lives, rebuild their country, rebuild their future,” said Antony Blinken.
Two drones shot down near Moscow
These devices were shot down near a military base in the Moscow region, without causing any casualties or damage, reported the local governor. The aircraft were shot down by “soldiers” Russians, he said, calling on residents to “keep calm”. Russian special services are investigating the scene.