EU allocates €2.9B tranche to Ukraine; Zelenskyy calls support timely

The European Commission has disbursed a new €2.9 billion tranche of financial aid to Ukraine, part of the EU's ongoing macro-financial assistance program. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the support as timely, though the specific conditions and disbursement schedule remain unclear. This continues the EU's established pattern of regular financial backing for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.