Polish PM pledges to support Ukraine 'in every way'

STORY: The event is co-hosted by Poland and Sweden and aims at raising funds for Ukraine.

He added Ukrainians are fighting not only for their "homeland, independence and freedom, but also for ours."

6.5 billion dollars were raised to help the war-torn country, Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.

Countries such as Finland, the Czech Republic, Croatia and others pledged millions of euros to support humanitarian and military efforts in Ukraine as part of the conference hosted by Poland and Sweden.

The European Commission also pledged 200 million euros in aid for displaced people in Ukraine, it said in a statement.