02/04/2025 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 1 April, the European Commission disbursed €3.5 billion in grants and loans to Ukraine under the first pillar of the Ukraine Facility, following the green light from the Council of the European Union (see EUROPE 13606/1). This payment brings to €19.6 billion the aid already granted to the Ukrainian authorities under the €50 billion Facility for the period 2024-2027. (MB)