EU approves further €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence

​The European ​Commission on Monday ‌approved a ​further €6.1 billion ($7.12 billion) in financial aid for ‌Ukraine to procure new defence systems, such as air defence, missiles, ammunition ‌and radars. The EU said this ‌latest aid package came on top of €16 billion of previously approved procurement plans, ⁠of ​which €8.35 billion ⁠had already been disbursed.

"As Russia intensifies ⁠its attacks, we are stepping up ​to help Ukraine protect its people ⁠and defend its skies. Europe stands with ⁠Ukraine ​and we will deliver what it needs, when ⁠it needs it," said European Commission President ⁠Ursula ⁠von der Leyen in a statement. ($1 = 0.8563 euros)