BRUSSELS, September 11 (RIA Novosti) - The European Commission said Thursday it is planning to allocate additional 22 million euros ($28 million) in aid for the Ukrainian people suffering from the conflict in the eastern regions of the country.
“The European Commission is mobilizing funding of €22 million to assist the population of Ukrainian regions suffering from the consequences of the conflict. This funding consists of two parts: €5 million is humanitarian aid and €17 million development aid,” the statement said.
President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso noted that “the current ceasefire needs to be upheld and used as an opportunity to alleviate the conditions of those in need, namely women and children,” according to the statement.
The humanitarian part of the funding will be channeled through humanitarian partner organizations. The assistance will cover shelter, food, water, healthcare and protection in preparation for the coming winter.
The €5 million for humanitarian assistance comes on the top of €2.5 million, which the European Commission allocated this August to assist the victims of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
