EU's 27 states reach deal on 50 bn-euro aid to Ukraine

(ANSA-AFP) - BRUSSELS, FEB 1 - The European Union on Thursday announced a unanimous deal between member states on sending 50 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, overcoming opposition from Hungary's Viktor Orban at a crunch summit in Brussels. "We have a deal. Unity," European Council chief Charles Michel said on X (formerly Twitter). "All 27 leaders agreed on an additional EUR50 billion support package for Ukraine within the EU budget.
    This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine." (ANSA-AFP).