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as posted by the channelAs Russia's invasion continues, EU leaders have pledged more financial assistance and said further sanctions against Russia were in the works.
Europe has earmarked another €500 million ($550 million) for military aid to Ukraine, the President of the European Council Charles Michel said.He spoke at the end of the meeting of EU leaders at Versailles in France. The money will be on top of the €500 million the EU has already committed to support Ukraine.
At the same event, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would impose a fourth round of sanctions on Russia and President Vladimir Putin soon.
She also said Ukraine's application for EU membership was being considered favorably, adding that the country is already "a member of the European family."
"Ukraine's membership application is an expression of their will and their right to choose their own destiny. Today we have opened the pathway towards us for Ukraine," she added.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU would hold an extraordinary summit by May to discuss joint defense investments in the block.
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