The support program for Ukraine was approved by almost 600 MEPs.
The European Parliament approved the provision of billions of dollars of aid to Ukraine / REUTERS illustration
The European Parliament approved an emergency program of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine to maintain its economic and financial stability in the face of escalation from Russia.
According to Deutsche Welle , 598 MEPs voted for it at a plenary session in Strasbourg today, 55 voted against, 41 more abstained.
It is noted that for the entry into force of this program, the Council of the EU still has to vote for it.
Recall, on January 24, the European Commission announced a new macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 1.2 billion euros. The corresponding assistance will be divided into two tranches of 600 million euros each.
Earlier it became known that the first tranche of aid to Ukraine, the EU will accrue subject to the implementation of the IMF program.
Rostyslav Shurma, Deputy Head of the Office of the President, said that in order to stabilize the financial system, Ukraine plans to receive loans for at least $3 billion .
(C)UNIAN 2022
Who are the 55 no-sayers?
You really need an answer?
This is a pathetic feel-good measure and nothing else. What good will this fucking money be when mafia boots are stomping on the country?
Easy there Sir Facts, wait until the check clears ;))