The “Stand Up for Ukraine” global pledging event raised a total of €9.1bn for people fleeing the Russian invasion, of which €1bn was donated by the European Commission itself. An additional €1bn loan by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was also granted to help cover the needs of those displaced by the conflict.

In his pledge, , Bettel listed a variety of ways in which Luxembourg would participate in the global effort to support the war-torn country. In addition to the fifty tons of medical and firefighting equipment sent by the Luxembourg emergency services to their Ukrainian counterparts, the grand duchy has also donated emergency.lu telecommunication material to be sent “as soon as humanitarian access is guaranteed.”

About the contribution, Bettel stated: “This humanitarian aid is to be used for emergency interventions by the United Nations agencies, the national Red Cross, and trusted humanitarian NGOs that are already active on the ground in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine.”

At the start of the invasion, Luxembourg had aid partly funded by the EU.

The prime minister also reminded that over 4,000 refugees had so far been welcomed in Luxembourg, and applauded the solidarity of volunteers and residents in helping those who fled the conflict.

On local grounds, foreign affairs minister Jean Asselborn (LSAP) in the evening of 11 April will present the new welcoming shelters out in place for Ukrainian refugees. The Tony Rollman site in Kirchberg has already been equipped for the purpose.

Contacted by Delano, the prime minister’s office did not comment on any further aids planned.