EU and NATO Unite: Over 1.6 Billion Euros to Aid Ukraine

Fifteen European Union and NATO member countries have pledged over 1.6 billion euros to a Czech-led initiative aimed at delivering ammunition to Ukraine. The first batch of 155 mm caliber ammunition is expected to arrive in June, according to Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

Fifteen European Union and NATO member countries have already contributed more than 1.6 billion euros ($1.74 billion) to a Czech-led initiative to deliver ammunition to Ukraine, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Tuesday.

"The first tens of thousands of 155 mm (caliber) ammunition will be delivered in June," Fiala said ahead of meeting with other European leaders and Ukraine's prime minister. "Ukraine can expect the first shipment within the next days." ($1 = 0.9198 euros)