(VOVWORLD) -President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel said on Thursday that the European Union (EU) had agreed on an aid package worth 50 billion euros for Ukraine.
 Ukrainian troops were seen in the Shyrokyne region, eastern Ukraine. File photo: AFP/VNA
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On social network X, Michel said "We have a deal. All 27 leaders agreed on an additional 50 billion euros support package for Ukraine within the EU budget. This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine. The EU is taking leadership and responsibility in support for Ukraine; we know what is at stake."
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal welcomed the decision, saying that EU countries once again showed solidarity with Ukraine.