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[2/4] Ukrainian Finance Minister Marchenko said that the 3.9 billion euros in funds will be used to meet the priority needs of Ukraine’s national defense, including strengthening the production of drones and ensuring the supply of front-line emergency supplies. According to the

[2/4] Ukrainian Finance Minister Marchenko said that the 3.9 billion euros in funds will be used to meet the priority needs of Ukraine’s national defense, including strengthening the production of drones and ensuring the supply of front-line emergency supplies. According to the

Strengthening Ukraine: EU-German Partnership for Resilience against ... European Commission The Federal Foreign Office and the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments join efforts in responding to Ukraine’s most urgent war-related needs in the civilian field. During the Ukraine Recovery Conference organised in Berlin, in presence of Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine Volodymyr Kuzyo, German State Minister for Europe and Climate Anna Lührmann and Executive Vice President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis signed a joint declaration of intent on a financial increase of the ‘Integrated Response Hub for Ukraine’ to a total of EUR 75 million, of which EUR 39 million funded by Germany and EUR 36 million funded by the European Union through its crisis response instruments. “We are proud to sign today with our partners from the German Federal Foreign Office and Ukraine a 100% increase in funding for the flexible procurement of equipment to respond to civilian war related needs in Ukraine. This is part of the EU’s comprehensive support to Ukraine,” Executive Vice President Dombrovskis said on the occasion. “In a highly volatile environment, we need to be …

EU discussing new loan to Ukraine of 30-45 billion euros after 2027 The financing will be provided in the event that the conflict continues after 2027, Pekka Toveri, member of the European Parliament, says

Commission delivers a further €1 billion to Ukraine under its part of ... Today, the European Commission has disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to be repaid with proceeds from immobilised Russian State assets in the EU, reinforcing the EU's role as the largest donor since the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine. In total, the MFA amounts to €18.1 billion , representing the EU's contribution to the G7-led Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loans initiative, which collectively aims to provide approximately €45 billion in financial support to Ukraine. With this payment, the Commission's total lending to Ukraine under this MFA reaches €4 billion since the start of the year . Discussions with Ukraine are ongoing regarding the timeline for subsequent disbursements. The Commission stands ready to frontload the remaining MFA funds in line with the country's needs, as called for by the European leaders in the Special European Council earlier this month. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said: “With today's payment of €1 billion, we are reiterating our steadfast commitment to Uk…

Why Ukraine could start losing Western aid for the first time Why Ukraine could start losing Western aid for the first time by Luca Léry Moffat March 18, 2026 2:12 PM 4 min read Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on June 26, 2025. (Pier Marco Tacca / Getty Images) Politics Prefer on Google by Luca Léry Moffat For more news like this directly into your inbox, subscribe to our weekly Ukraine Business Roundup newsletter . Billions in urgently needed financing to Ukraine are at risk as a deepening political crisis jeopardizes access to aid — all while Hungary continues to block a separate financial lifeline. Ukraine has so far failed to implement reforms needed to unlock almost $4 billion in World Bank and EU loans, putting it on track to permanently lose access to some earmarked funds for the first time since large-scale support began after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Kyiv also has until the end of March to pass a series of unpopular tax increases required under a new $8 billion International Monetary Fund program. Ukraine's parliament has yet to debate the measures, threatening the next tranche of the IMF pro…

EU sends Ukraine 3.9 billion euros for drones under major support loan The payment is part of the initial 6-billion-euro ($7-billion) tranche dedicated to drone procurement under the 90-billion-euro ($103 billion) Ukraine Support Loan.

The cost of supporting Ukraine: myth or burden for the EU? In the Brussels debates and in national – especially populist – campaigns, a recurring refrain for months has been that “financing Ukraine simply costs too much” for the European Union. The figures, however, tell a different story: the EU is currently paying roughly the same amount as it would cost if Russia actually won the war and took the fight to NATO, according to projections – a scenario where there would be far greater risks. One of the great advantages of cross-border journalism is that it allows us to illustrate the impact of politics on Europeans’ everyday lives from several perspectives at once. A good example is how differently the media present the financial burden of supporting Ukraine to Irish and Hungarian citizens. While PULSE’s Irish partner,The Journal, debunks with detailed figures the myth that “financing Ukraine has cost Ireland billions of euros”, the line from Hungarian news websiteOrigois that “spending money on Ukraine is like pouring it into a leaky sack”, a typical snapshot of how government-aligned media target the sensitivities of their audience. More generally, however, a Europe-wide trend …

Ukraine requests EU peace fund's 6.6B euros to boost war efforts Ukraine has asked its European Union partners to allocate 6.6 billion euros ($7.5 billion) from the European Peace Facility to military aid, hoping to capitalize on what officials...

As member states fight over upcoming EU budget, Ukraine's support ... Europe As member states fight over upcoming EU budget, Ukraine's support package sees a 10% cut June 12, 2026 4:01 pm • 3 min read Prefer on Google by Chris Powers President Volodymyr Zelensky (center) talks to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) during the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 4, 2026. (President Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram) The latest draft of the European Union's seven-year budget, released on June 11, envisions 89 billion euros of financial support for Ukraine from 2028 to 2034, down from the 100 billion euros ($115 billion) originally proposed by the European Commission. The EU's budget is the biggest legislative item for countries to negotiate over as it underpins every aspect of the bloc's functioning. The addition of direct budgetary support for Ukraine in the proposal was intended to ensure the EU could continue providing support to Kyiv until the end of the decade without cannibalizing other parts of the budget. The budget proposal , published on June 11, is the first proposal presented by the Cyprus Council Presidency, which is tasked wi…

EU Assistance to Ukraine (in U.S. Dollars) | EEAS PRINT EU Assistance to Ukraine (in U.S. Dollars) 22.04.2026 Washington, D.C. Administration Team of the EU Delegation to the United States Last updated April 22, 2026. To view a PDF version, please click here . The European Union (EU) and our 27 Member States remain united and determined in our unprecedented support for Ukraine. Since the start of the war, the EU and our Member States have made available over $223 billion 1 in financial, military, humanitarian, and refugee assistance, of which 65% have been provided as grants or in-kind support and 35% in the form of highly concessional loans. The EU is Ukraine's largest supporter. In February 2024, European leaders agreed to commit up to $54 billion until 2027 for the Ukraine Facility to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernization, as well as its reform efforts as part of its EU accession path. In October 2024, the EU and G7 partners agreed to collectively provide loans of $50 billion to support Ukraine's budgetary, military and reconstruction needs, financed by extraordinary revenues from immobilized Russian sovereign assets. The EU will contribute up to $20 bill…

Europe unites to unblock €90 billion Ukraine loan in major blow to Russia The European Union formally approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine on April 23, bringing to an end a months-long saga that had threatened to leave the Ukrainian authorities in a perilous financial situation. In parallel, EU officials also gave the green light to a new set of sanctions against Russia, underlining the bloc’s determination to oppose Moscow’s expansionist agenda. News of the loan confirmation was welcomed by senior European Union officials. “Promised, delivered, implemented,” commented European Council President António Costa. “The EU’s strategy to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine rests on two pillars: Strengthening Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia. Today we moved forward on both.” The decision to proceed with the EU loan comes just over a week after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was defeated in his country’s parliamentary elections following sixteen years in power. Orbán was widely seen as a Putin proxy and faced frequent accusations of unofficially representing Russian interests within the European Union. Following Orbán’s landmark loss, incoming Hungarian leader Pé…

Ukraine receives first tranche of 90 billion euro loan from EU "The funds have already been transferred to the state budget and will be used to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and social resilience," Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko wrote on Telegram.

As member states fight over upcoming EU budget, Ukraine's support package sees a 10% cut The latest draft of the European Union's seven-year budget, released on June 11, envisions 89 billion euros of financial support for Ukraine from 2028 to 2034, down from the 100 billion euros ($115 billion) originally proposed by the European Commission.

Ukraine Forced to Pay IMF $80M as US-Backed Debt Mounts Ukraine Set to Pay IMF Over $80M as Debt Pressure Mounts Kyiv faces another repayment deadline while relying heavily on Western financing after securing a new $8.1 billion IMF rescue program. by Europe Desk March 16, 2026 Ukraine makes another IMF repayment while relying heavily on Western loans to sustain its wartime economy. [PHOTO Credit: REUTERS/Yuri Gripas] Share this Linkedin X Facebook Telegram Pinterest Whatsapp Email Ukraine is scheduled to transfer more than $80 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on March 16 as part of its debt servicing obligations, underscoring the mounting financial pressure facing Kyiv as the war with Russia continues and the country remains increasingly dependent on Western financial institutions. According to IMF repayment schedules, Ukraine must pay 59.6 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) on March 16 — the equivalent of about $80.4 million when converted using the fund’s internal exchange rate. The payment is part of Ukraine’s ongoing obligations under international lending arrangements. The next payment will come quickly. Ukraine is expected to transfer another tranche on …

[2/4] Ukrainian Finance Minister Marchenko said that the 3.9 billion euros in funds will be used to meet the priority needs of Ukraine’s national defense, including strengthening the production of drones and ensuring the supply of front-line emergency supplies. According to the

Ukraine hopes to avoid economic doomsday of not getting Western ... KYIV — Ukrainians can’t bear to think what will happen if they don’t get the aid that EU leaders have promised to approve this week. European heads of government are due to vote on a €50 billion aid facility for Kyiv on February 1. Without it, and a similar amount in funding due from the U.S., experts say Ukraine will not be able to keep fighting Russia, or sustain what remains of its battered economy, for long. “We are not currently even considering an option of not receiving this assistance,” Danylo Hetmantsev, head of the finance and tax committee of the Ukrainian parliament, told POLITICO. “It is critical for us, because the timeliness and completeness of non-military spending depends on it.” Advertisement Kyiv currently uses what money it can raise domestically to run its own arms industry, pay its soldiers and other security personnel, and protect pensioners and the internally displaced. Western loans and grants cover outlays on the procurement and maintenance of foreign arms, as well as essential social сosts , such as salaries for public servants, and medical and educational workers. The government is plan…

Ukraine requests $7.5B from EU peace fund to boost war efforts Ukraine has asked its European Union partners to allocate 6.6 billion euros ($7.5 billion) from the European Peace Facility to military aid, hoping to capitalize on what officials...

Germany slashes Ukraine funding in savings push - POLITICO BERLIN — Germany, which overcame its initial reluctance to support Ukraine to become the country’s biggest European supplier of military aid, looks poised to change course as the government plans to slash future assistance by half in order to fulfill other spending priorities, according to a finance ministry document. The German finance minister on Wednesday detailed his country's preliminary 2025 budget, in which military aid to Ukraine is slated to be cut by half to just €4 billion, according to a draft seen by POLITICO. Speaking after the cabinet approved the draft budget, Finance Minister Christian Lindner said Ukraine would have to rely more on funds from "European sources" as well as hoped-for income from frozen Russian assets. Advertisement "The aim is to make $50 billion available this year, Ukraine can then decide for itself how to use them," he added, referring to a deal on Russian assets struck by world leaders last month. The decision to cut aid to Ukraine, which was first reported by Reuters, resolves a mystery surrounding the German coalition's unexpected agreement over the budget following an all-night barga…

Ukraine's growing debt: what's behind the $169 billion mark Economy Ukraine’s growing debt: what’s behind the $169 billion mark 27 March 2025 19:02 As of the end of February 2025, Ukraine’s public and publicly guaranteed debt reached $169.3 billion. This is 2.5% more than at the beginning of the year, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports, citing the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. The debt growth has occurred in the context of the ongoing war, the need to finance defense, restore destroyed infrastructure and provide social programs. Currently, financial support from international partners remains the key source of financing the state budget deficit, while domestic resources, including tax revenues, have not yet fully recovered. Why has the public debt increased? 1. Financing of defense and security . The bulk of the borrowed funds is used for the country’s defense. Expenditures on military equipment, weapons, logistics, and army supplies account for a significant share of the state budget. Ukraine receives loans and grants from international partners, including the European Union, the United States, and the IMF. 2. Restoration of infrastructure . Significant funds are spent to restore da…

Time for Europe to Break the Bank on Ukraine Source: Getty With U.S. aid largely discontinued, European leaders have no choice but to unlock Russia’s sovereign assets in order to keep Ukraine afloat. Only a long-term military and financial commitment can help Kyiv prevail. Ukraine is running out of money. Fixing that problem is a European strategic priority. Since 2022, Kyiv’s allies and Moscow have waged an economic conflict in parallel to the one on the battlefield: one side has tried to keep Ukraine financially solvent, the other to bankrupt it. This contestation is entering a critical phase, as Russia seeks advantage from U.S. pullback and European indecision. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Ukraine will need at least$65 billionin external financing through the end of 2027, yet only a small portion of that amount is covered by existing commitments. The bill is likely to grow as the IMF’s projections assume that major hostilities will end by late 2026—a scenario that is, at present, hard to imagine. What’s more, these numbers do not include Ukraine’s military spending, estimated to be$120 billion per yearduring wartime, half of which is financed by the …

Kiev seeks €6.6 bln from EU fund earmarked to compensate member states — Reuters Ukraine reportedly requires €136 bln for defense this year, allegedly being able cover €53 bln on its own

Ukraine support after 4 years of war: Europe steps up 11.02.2026 News Despite the halt of US support, the total volume of aid allocated to Ukraine remained relatively stable in 2025, primarily due to the markedly expanded support from Europe. European military aid rose by 67 percent above the 2022–2024 average, while non-military aid increased by 59 percent. Military aid is increasingly borne by only a small number of countries, while financial aid now mainly comes from EU institutions. These are among the key findings in the latest data update and Kiel Policy Brief of the Ukraine Support Tracker, covering data through December 2025. For more in-depth analysis on these trends and further insights into the evolution of Ukraine support over the past four years see our newKiel Policy Brief “Ukraine Support: After Four Years of War” In 2025, European aid increased notably, with military aid allocation rising by 67 percent and financial and humanitarian aid by 59 percent compared to the annual average between 2022 and 2024. Because of the full withdrawal of the US, however, total military aid allocations to Ukraine in 2025 was 13 percent below the annual average between 2022 and 20…

Financial Power Europe? The Challenges of EU Financial Assistance to ... Home>Financial Power Europe? The Challenges of EU Financial Assistance to Ukraine CSDS POLICY BRIEF • 27/2024 By Lukas Spielberger 7.10.2024 Key issues In the third year of full-scale war, continued international assistance remains critical for Ukraine to withstand Russia’s unprovoked aggression. A lot of attention has recently focused on Ukraine’s need for military assistance, a large part of which had been held up in the United States (US) Congress for months beforebeing passed in June. However, to keep the Ukrainian government operating and allow it to pay civil servants, teachers and nurses, external financial assistance has become existential. According to recent estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF),Ukraine will require about $38 billionin external financial assistance to fund its budget in 2025. In terms of financial assistance, the EU has taken on a leading role and has emerged as thelargest provider of financial aidto Ukrainesince 2022. As of October 2024, the EU hasmobilised over $40 billion in support,compared to $27 billion of US support and just over $10 billion from the IMF. O…

Ukraine’s State Debt Rose to 101% of GDP — KSE Institute - Kyiv School of Economics 15 May 2026 According to the 2025 State Debt Review by the KSE Institute’s Center for Public Finance and Governance Analysis, Ukraine’s state debt increased to USD 213.3 billion by the end of 2025, or nearly 101% of GDP. Over the year, state debt grew by USD 47.2 billion, or 28.4%. The primary driver of this increase was external borrowing. External debt rose by almost 40% to USD 160.4 billion, while domestic debt increased more modestly to USD 46.4 billion. In 2025, state budget expenditures amounted to USD 131.3 billion, of which USD 73.6 billion was allocated to defense. Domestic revenues covered only about 60% of expenditures. The budget deficit, even including grants, stood at USD 39.2 billion, and without grants it reached USD 52.4 billion. Ukraine received USD 13.1 billion in non-repayable assistance, while the remaining financing needs were covered mainly through external loans. Under the ERA program, Ukraine received nearly USD 38 billion in 2025, including USD 25.9 billion in loans and USD 12.1 billion in grants. Servicing and repayment of these loans will be financed through proceeds …

Ukraine and the EU Budget for 2028-2034: Deep Integration but Still No ... Ukraine and the EU Budget for 2028–2034: Deep Integration but Still No Membership Taras Marshalok Public finance November 4, 2025 Facebook X Telegram 8511 In July 2025, the European Commission presented the draft of the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034—the European Union’s budget. This key document sets out how much money the EU will allocate to its priorities over a seven-year period, both within the Union and beyond its borders. In the draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes creating a dedicated budgetary instrument for Ukraine—the Ukraine Reserve—with funding of up to €100 billion. This decision demonstrates that the EU sees Ukraine not only as a future member state but also as a country that will gradually become fully integrated into the EU’s financial architecture. No other candidate country has ever reached this level of involvement. The Ukraine Reserve will be a large-scale, long-term mechanism of macro-financial assistance for Ukraine. It is designed to continue previous and current programs such as Macro Financial Assistanc…

Ukraine urgently needs a multi-billion dollar international fund to survive Less than two weeks into Putin’s Ukraine War, the conflict has already left much of the country in ruins. After encountering unexpectedly tough resistance from Ukrainian forces in the initial days of the invasion, the Russian military has since focused its efforts on the indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian towns and cities. These terror tactics have resulted in countless atrocities and a rapidly rising civilian death toll. Russia’s attack has also destroyed Ukrainian infrastructure and decimated the country’s economy. In order to prevent a complete economic collapse, the international community must now urgently provide Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in emergency funding. Even greater sums will be required for the rebuilding of Ukraine. Assuming the majority of today’s Ukraine emerges from the current conflict unoccupied, this reconstruction program promises to be the biggest undertaking in modern European history. Entire new cities will eventually rise from the rubble, transforming the country and helping to guarantee the European future Ukrainians are fighting for. How much will all this cost? …

NATO Weighs New €70 Billion Military Aid Package for Ukraine Ahead of ... In brief:NATO member states are negotiating a new €70 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which is expected to be formally announced during the upcoming Alliance summit in Ankara. The initiative, proposed by Germany, aims to establish a clear financial benchmark and introduce a transparent tracking mechanism to ensure a more equitable distribution of the financial burden among allies. The proposed funding structure plans to draw roughly €30 billion from an already approved €90 billion EU loan, with the remaining €40 billion covered by individual nations through bilateral support programs. NATOallies are actively discussing a comprehensive new €70 billion military aid package for Ukraine. The landmark funding framework is being positioned for a formal announcement during the upcoming NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara,Turkey,Politicoreported. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. The €70 billion ($80.6 billion) initiative was put forward byGermany. Beyond setting a substantial new financial target for Kyiv’s defense, the German proposal introduces a structural tracking m…

Ukraine gets €3.8 bln from EU for military needs — Prime Minister According to Yulia Sviridenko, this is "the first tranche of defense support under the new financial instrument - the Ukraine Support Loan"