Western nations pledge more financial support for Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks via video-link at a donor conference for Ukraine held at Christiansborg in Copenhagen, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 (Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix/AP/PA)

Western countries agreed on Thursday to continue long-term funding to help Ukraine’s military keep fighting after Russia invaded its neighbour, saying €1.5 billion has been pledged so far and more is coming.

The money is for enhancing armaments production, including artillery and ammunition; developing and strengthening the training of Ukrainian soldiers and assisting Ukraine’s efforts to demine areas.