The government has decided how to use EU funds for armaments

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for using European Union funds raised under a special loan to support Ukraine's defense-industrial capacity in 2026-2027. This was reported by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Monday on social media, reports UNN.

The government has approved the procedure for using European Union funds raised under a special loan to support Ukraine's defense-industrial capacity in 2026-2027. This will allow directing the funds received from the EU to purchase weapons, military equipment, and gear for the needs of the Ukrainian military. European funds will be directed not only to arms imports but also to direct financing of contracts with Ukrainian manufacturers

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According to her, procurements will be carried out, in particular, through international organizations under their procedures, which will speed up the delivery of important components and finished weapons.

Monitoring, control, auditing, and reporting are also being introduced in accordance with the requirements of the European Union, ensuring transparent and most efficient use of the raised funds.

"The agreement on the Ukraine Support Loan was signed and ratified at the end of May. This is a European Union credit instrument worth up to €90 billion, designed for 2026-2027. Of this amount, €60 billion will be directed to Ukraine's defense needs. Already this year, €28.3 billion in defense support is expected under the Ukraine Support Loan," the Prime Minister stated.

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Recall

The Verkhovna Rada adopted in its entirety the relevant draft law (No. 15224) on amendments to the State Budget for 2026 regarding increasing expenditures on security and defense.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law on financing the security and defense sector and amending the State Budget for 2026.