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The European Commission has announced an initial €83 million in humanitarian aid to support the people affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine for 2024.
On Tuesday, it said that, of the funding, €75 million is allocated for humanitarian projects in Ukraine to provide emergency aid including access to basic needs such as shelter, protection services, clean water, education and healthcare.
At the heart of EU’s humanitarian strategy in Ukraine is protecting people affected by the war, especially those living close to the frontline areas.
Some €8 million has also been allocated for humanitarian projects in Moldova.
This will provide targeted assistance to the most vulnerable, including humanitarian cash assistance for basic needs, protection, and health.
Including the new funding announced on Tuesday, the European Commission has allocated in total €926 million for humanitarian aid programmes to help civilians affected by the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Of this funding, €860 million has been allocated for humanitarian programmes within Ukraine and €66 million to support refugees who have fled to neighbouring Moldova.
EU humanitarian aid, present in Ukraine since 2014, is running operations all across the country, with a focus on hard-to-reach areas close to the frontline in the eastern and southern regions.
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, said: “In the past two years, Russia has been waging an unjust and unjustifiable war against Ukraine and its people.”
“While I commend the resilience and iron will of the Ukrainian people, it is evident that the war has left almost 40% of Ukrainians dependent on humanitarian aid.”
“To assist the most vulnerable people affected by this war also in 2024, the EU will provide an initial €75 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and €8 million to Moldova.”
“And we will continue to closely monitor the evolving needs on the ground so as to react to the most pressing humanitarian challenges. The EU’s commitment to the Ukrainian people is as strong as ever.”
