(VOVWORLD) - The European Union announced on Monday a new humanitarian aid package of 140 million euros for Ukraine and a further 8 million euros worth of aid for Moldova.
 European Commissioner for crisis management Hadja Lahbib (photo: belganewsagency.eu) |
The aid package was announced as European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, responsible for crisis management, visited Ukraine to discuss humanitarian challenges as the country's conflict with Russia continues.
The funding is designed to help with food, shelter, clean water and heating for Ukraine's population.
In Moldova, support will focus on aiding Ukrainian refugees and Moldovan host communities, prioritising cash assistance, access to critical services like healthcare and education, and psychosocial support.