Ukraine welcomes EU decision on new 1.2-bln-euro aid

KIEV, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to approve 1.2 billion euros (about 1.36 billion U.S. dollars) macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.

"The EU once again demonstrates its firm support for Ukraine," Zelensky tweeted.

Earlier in the day, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the new financial as