EU Disburses over 4 Billion Euros in Budget Support to Ukraine
The payment includes budget support and defense funding after Kyiv met 12 reform conditions, with most of the defense money going to Ukrainian suppliers.
- On November 5, Ukraine received $4.89 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Support Loan, delivering critical funding for macro-financial assistance and defense needs.
- This disbursement supports efforts to sustain military capabilities into 2027, following the European Commission's September approval of $31.6 billion in defense support schedules for 2026.
- Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi noted the package allocates $4.15 billion for macro-financial assistance and $741 million for defense, directing funds toward priority budget expenditures and Ukraine's Defense Forces.
- Amid constant Russian attacks, Koretskyi stated the support is "critically important" for strengthening defense capabilities and maintaining the financial stability of the state.
- Ukraine continues working with Brussels to ensure remaining program financing arrives on time, with Koretskyi thanking European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis and Andrius Kubilius for their support.
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EU transfers €4.36 billion to Ukraine for government operations and defense
The European Commission on Thursday, November 5, transferred 4.36 billion euros (about $4.91 billion) to Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan program. Of that amount, 3.7 billion euros (about $4.17 billion) is the second installment of macro-financial assistance approved for this year, while another 658 million euros (about $740 million) is allocated for Ukraine’s defense needs. The European Commission said the funds would help Ukraine “ensure…
The European Commission has transferred to Ukraine a new tranche of €4.36 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026-2027. The funds are intended to support the state budget, the functioning of public services and urgent defense needs. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission and the member states. According to him, €3.7 billion is macro-financial assistance,…
Ukraine received an additional 4.36 billion euros from the European Union as part of a loan to support Ukraine, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretsky announced today.
Ukraine received €4.36 billion from the European Union on 5 November in the run-up to its fifth war winter. The Commission paid €3.7 billion for the state budget and €658 million for the purchase of...
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