Bangladesh, Jan. 30 -- Ukraine has called on the European Union to step in and provide financial assistance to local media, NGOs, and humanitarian projects following the United States suspension of most foreign aid programs. The move comes after President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day review of US aid schemes, halting the flow of funds that had been crucial for numerous Ukrainian institutions.

The decision to freeze US foreign aid has sent shockwaves through Ukraines media and civil society sector. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which allocated over $60 billion in 2023 alone, has been the backbone of funding for various projects in Ukraine. USAIDs assistance was particularly instrumental in financing inde...