# EU to transfer 3.3 bln euros to Ukraine for missiles, drones on September 18

https://mins.news/en/item/63393

- TASS, 2026-09-17 22:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2189307

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will transfer 3.3 billion euros to Ukraine on Friday for missile and drone purchases. She also cited approved funding for Patriot systems and proposed joint EU-Ukraine defense projects, including a European air and missile defense system based on Freya. Russia’s Foreign Ministry says Western weapons will be destroyed by Russian forces.

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