00:00European countries are stepping up financial support for Ukraine as Russia intensifies
00:05attacks on critical infrastructure. The European Union has approved a further
00:10$7.12 billion in defense aid, while Norway has pledged another $9.2 billion for 2027.
00:21European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the latest package will pay for air
00:26defense systems, missiles, ammunition and radars to strengthen Ukraine's defenses.
00:31The funding comes on top of about $19 billion in previously approved procurement plans,
00:36with around $10 billion already disbursed. Meanwhile, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Garstor
00:42said supporting and rebuilding Ukraine was more than just helping the country. It was also an
00:47investment in Europe's security. Finland and Ukraine have also agreed to develop and manufacture
00:53unmanned systems in Finland, as well as work together on an uncrewed vessel project.
00:58The additional support comes as Russia and Ukraine intensify drone attacks on critical
01:03infrastructure, with targets increasingly far from the front lines.
