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Initial EU drone payment under the Ukraine Support Loan

Von der Leyen announces an initial €3.9 billion for advanced Ukrainian drone technology and later describes the first drone-package funding as €4 billion. The original figures and relative date wording are preserved; a separate second €4 billion payment is not asserted.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine's defence.”

    Von der Leyen highlights Ukraine's ingenuity lies at the heart of its success and announces providing a first 3.9 billion euros for advanced drone technology.

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    Ukraine's ingenuity lies at the heart of its success in resisting Russia's full-scale invasion. It is this ingenuity that we want to support. Today, we are providing a first €3.9 billion for advanced drone technology to strengthen Ukraine's defence. More will follow. link.europa.eu/Rpkvhd

    On funding advanced drone technology for Ukraine's defense.

    BlueskyFull record
  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Direct quote

    “This month, we have provided the first €4 billion of our drone package to further strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.”

    Von der Leyen notes Ukraine has a great deal to contribute to defense and announces delivery of the first 4 billion euros for Ukrainian drones.

    Source excerpt

    Dear Volodymyr, it is good to see you in Ankara. Here, we are discussing the future of defence. And Ukraine has a great deal to contribute. This month, we have provided the first €4 billion of our drone package to further strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.

    On providing funding for Ukrainian drone capabilities in Ankara.

    BlueskyFull record
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