The European Commission has proposed mobilizing 45 billion euros in financial assistance for Ukraine in 2026 as part of a large-scale support package. This is stated on the European Commission's website, UNN reports.
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It is noted that this amount is part of a total package of 90 billion euros intended for 2026-2027. Today's decision represents the preparatory steps for the implementation of the 90 billion euro loan to support Ukraine.
The proposal for the EU Council implementing decision, adopted today, provides for the allocation of 45 billion euros to Ukraine by December 31, 2026. The remainder of the 90 billion euro loan is slated for the following year,
The funds are intended to cover Ukraine's budgetary needs as well as to strengthen the defense sector.
The European Commission specifies that up to 16.7 billion euros are earmarked for budget support—through the Ukraine Facility and macro-financial assistance. Another 28.3 billion euros are planned to be directed toward the development of the defense industry, specifically the production of weaponry.
"We are implementing a 90 billion euro package for Ukraine and are already taking the necessary steps to finance and procure defense equipment, with a particular focus on drones," stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Separately, the European Commission has allowed Ukraine to use simplified procurement procedures for the purchase of drones. This is intended to speed up the delivery of critical equipment to the front lines. In the future, such mechanisms may also be applied to other types of weaponry, including missiles and ammunition.
The next step will be the approval of this initiative by EU member states. Following this, the European Commission will be able to begin the first payments and launch procurement procedures.
The EU emphasizes that financial assistance will be accompanied by conditions regarding the rule of law, the fight against corruption, and economic resilience.
In total, since the beginning of the full-scale war, the European Union and its member states have provided Ukraine with approximately 195 billion euros in support, making the EU Ukraine's largest donor.