Von der Leyen and Rutte supported an exception for Ukraine for the purchase of air defense components
The next tranche of 3.2 billion euros will allow Ukraine to strengthen its air defense
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The head of the EC Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the decision to make an exception for Ukraine for the purchase of components for Patriot air defense systems through a tranche of 3.2 billion euros.
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The EU and NATO continue to provide financial and military support to Ukraine amid the fighting.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the decision to make an exception for Ukraine and allow it to purchase critical components for Patriot air defense systems. The head of the EC stated this on her page on the social network X.
“The next tranche of 3.2 billion euros will allow Ukraine to better protect its skies from indiscriminate attacks from Russia. These funds complement the already allocated 8.4 billion euros within the framework of the loan support program for Ukraine, including for air defense needs,” she wrote.
According to von der Leyen, the European Union and NATO will continue to work closely to support Ukraine and strengthen European defense capabilities.
Open Questions
- What specific components will be able to be purchased under the exception?
