Ukraine has received 4.2 billion euros from the EU under the Ukraine Facility program, the funds will be used for social and humanitarian programs, and another tranche of aid is expected by the end of the year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday, UNN reports.
Ukraine has received EUR 4.2 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program. The government will use these funds for social programs, humanitarian aid and other important budget programs. We continue to finance military expenditures exclusively at the expense of our own resources
According to the Prime Minister, since the beginning of the year, the EU has already provided Ukraine with more than €12 billion in budget support.
"We continue to implement reforms that are important for our sustainability, development and future. Our European partners support these efforts. We expect to receive another tranche of assistance by the end of the year," the Prime Minister said.
He thanked the EU for "solidarity with Ukraine in our struggle for freedom and independence.