EU Unveils Initiative to Boost Ukraine’s Tech Capabilities on the Battlefield

On October 2, the European Union is set to launch a new initiative aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s technological capabilities on the battlefield.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared the announcement via X, emphasizing that Russia must understand the EU and its partners are committed to supporting Ukraine until a fair and lasting peace is achieved.

“Soon, we will launch a new programme to give Ukraine the tech edge it needs on the battlefield,” von der Leyen said.

She also highlighted the ongoing collaborative efforts with partners to secure Ukraine’s future as a member state of the European Union.

“This is what we mean when we say: today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes,” she added.

It was also recently announced that the European Commission has transferred the ninth tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, amounting to $4.3 billion. Since the beginning of the war, total EU support has now reached nearly $189.3 billion.

Furthermore, under the EU’s plan, Ukraine will start receiving reparations from Russia in 2026. These will be provided as an EU “loan” of $140 billion, funded by frozen Russian assets.

Earlier, it was reported that in response to potential European Union actions to seize Russian assets, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has recently signed a decree to expedite the sale of state-owned assets, including those of foreign companies operating in Russia.

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