EU disburses €4.36 billion to Ukraine as part of €90 billion Ukraine loan programme

​The European ​Commission has disbursed ‌another €4.36 billion ($4.9 ​billion) to Ukraine as part of its ‌previously agreed €90 billion support loan programme, to help Kyiv deal with the ‌effects of the war with Russia. The ‌European Commission also said on Thursday that this money would help Ukraine meet ⁠its ​financing ⁠needs and allow for key public services ⁠to continue to function.

"As Russia continues ​its relentless attacks, Ukraine is about ⁠to start its fifth wartime winter. ⁠And ​as efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace ⁠for Ukraine continue, so too does the ⁠EU's ⁠unwavering support," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ‌said. ($1 = ‌0.8880 euros)