Ukraine receives another 1.9 bln euros under Ukraine Facility
Ukraine on Thursday received a third tranche of 1.9 billion euros of funding from the EU under the Ukraine Facility, Ukrainian media reported, quoting the Finance Ministry.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, noted on X (Twitter) that the EU's total budget of support for Ukraine has already reached almost €8 billion since the beginning of this year.
"Huge thanks to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and [her whole] team for unwavering support," he tweeted.
Dear @ZelenskyyUa the opening of accession negotiations was an historic moment.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 27, 2024
You will find your rightful place in our Union.
Today we disburse a new €1.9 billion under the Ukraine Facility.
To keep the Ukrainian state running as you fight for freedom. pic.twitter.com/Z5L92AE70C
On 6 June, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) ratified an agreement with the European Union on the Ukraine Facility Plan, which sets out reform commitments for the period until 2027.
The European Commission recently ordered that the Ukraine Facility Audit Board be established, a body to oversee EU funding allocated under the facility to prevent fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest and irregularities.
On 20 March, the European Commission transferred to Ukraine the first tranche of €4.5 billion under the Ukraine Facility.
