"As we're approaching the 1000th day of Russia's atrocious war, we will help keep the Ukrainian state running while the country fights for survival. We are in it for the long haul," Ursula Von der Leyen said.

Brussels announced on November 14 that it will spend 300 million euros to help up to nine EU member countries buy air-defense systems, armored vehicles, and artillery rounds.

The European Commission has approved the allocation of 4.1 billion euros to Ukraine. These funds will be provided under the Ukraine Facility, announces Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Shmyhal explained that the European Commission has given a positive assessment of the reforms and noted that the government has met the necessary criteria to receive

The European Union has approved funding for joint defence procurement by its member states for the first time in its history. This initiative envisages plans to purchase missiles and ammunition, with part of the supply intended for Ukraine.