by Ana Maria Sarmento
The European Union (EU) is providing an additional €32millions to help Ukrainian citizens to survive the ongoing war in Eastern Ukraine, between pro-Russians separatists and the Ukrainian army.
With the approaching of the winter, Ukrainian population struggles to survive in the conflict and basic needs for provision of shelter, food and non-food assistance, health services and protection will be provided by the EU. According to Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, “The EU is ready to increase its support for the population affected by the conflict as part of its overall support for Ukraine.” The EU will also provide assistance to small-scale community development projects, such as medical facilities and schools. Moreover, the EU will continue to promote recovery and integration needs to IDP's (internally displaced persons), as well as communities who have been severely affected by this conflict, such as the Tatar.