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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Western Nations Pledge More Military Support for Ukraine

Denmark's Defense Minister Morten Bødskov speaks during a news conference after hosting a donor conference, together with Ukrainian and UK defense ministers, to discuss new measures to strengthen the long-term donations of weapons, mine clearance and training of the Ukrainian defense amid Russia's invasion, in Copenhagen, Denmark August 11, 2022. (Reuters)

Western countries agreed Thursday to continue long-term funding to help Ukraine’s military keep fighting nearly five and a half months after Russia invaded its neighbor, saying 1.5 billion euros ($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.

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