Press Release: EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Ukraine by €20 million

On 16 March 2016 the European Commission increased its humanitarian response to help people affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with a new humanitarian aid package worth €20 million. The announcement came as European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides arrived in the country for a visit from 16-18 March 2016.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Press Release: EU gives €15 million to Ukraine for humanitarian assistance http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-gives-e15-million-to-ukraine-for-humanitarian-assistance/

Deutsche Welle, 16.03.16: EU boosts humanitarian aid to Ukraine http://dw.com/p/1IEIp

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