UKRAINE – “The EU cannot fill this gap left by others,” the European Commission told Euronews as disability NGO’s seek emergency aid from Brussels after US President Donald Trump blocked international development projects. Funding of international humanitarian aid, including to Ukrainians harmed by the Russian war of aggression, has been severely hit by the dismantling of USAID under the Trump White House, but the European Union cannot fill the gap, the European Commission has acknowledged.  NGO’s supporting people with disabilities in the Balkans and Eastern Europe have seen their work disrupted due to the US decision to halt foreign aid funding. In response, these organisations are urging the EU to step in and provide essential financial support. “From the EU perspective, our position as a major humanitarian donor remains unchanged,” a Commission spokesperson told Euronews. “We will not step back from our humanitarian commitments. Our aid will continue to save lives and alleviate suffering globally.” (Euronews)