Ukraine sees first of new EU aid package worth about $50B

The European Union sent $1.6 billion in aid to Ukraine in the first installment of its Ukraine Facility lending program worth 50 billion euros.

The United States, which has approved billions of dollars in a new aid package to Ukraine, is also an important donor.

"International support is a key to ensure macroeconomic stability and build a foundation for economic growth," Marchenko said.