EU announces new humanitarian aid for Ukraine worth €148 million

The European Commission has allocated an additional €148 million for humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.

The announced funding will be used for humanitarian projects in Ukraine and Moldova. Together with this €148 million package, the total amount of funds allocated by the European Commission for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine reaches more than €1.1 billion.

A total of €140 million in new funds have been allocated for humanitarian projects directly in Ukraine. 

"The funding will be directed towards emergency assistance, including food, shelter, clean water, healthcare and winter protection. Key priorities are supporting vulnerable populations in the heavily war impacted regions of eastern and southern Ukraine," the statement reads. 

Another €8 million will be allocated to projects in Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees and the communities that host them. This includes financial support, access to healthcare and education, and psychological support.