Ukraine: EU launches winter shelter programme and boosts humanitarian aid by €175 million.

European Commission
Press release
Brussels, 19 October 2022

 
The European Commission announces today a new emergency shelter and winterised facilities programme for Ukraine, as Russia's war continues to destroy civilian infrastructure. Furthermore, the Commission will provide an additional €175 million in humanitarian assistance to support those most in need in Ukraine and Moldova. The announcement comes as Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is visiting Ukraine today to help coordinate one of the EU's most extensive emergency response operations. During his visit, he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olga Stefanishyna, the Head of the President of Ukraine's Office, Andryi Yermak and the Minister of Internal Affairs, Denys Monastyrsky. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič said: “While Russia is further escalating its brutal attacks against Ukraine, specifically targeting civilian infrastructure and residential...
 
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