Key facts
- The EU will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday.
- The funds are intended for the procurement of missiles and drones.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the disbursement.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described his call with von der Leyen as "very productive."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday that the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday. The funds are earmarked for the procurement of missiles and drones for the war-torn nation. Von der Leyen shared the news on X, formerly Twitter, following a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelenskiy, writing on the Telegram messaging app, did not mention the specific disbursement but characterized his conversation with von der Leyen as "very productive," noting that discussions centered on "vital steps for the resilience of our defence," including financing issues.