Another large tranche of the EU loan for Ukraine. Billions of euros flow to Kiev

"European support is more important than ever today"

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, estimated that the payment of EUR 2.86 billion would meet the most urgent needs of the Ukrainian army, including providing it with drones and missiles necessary to defend against Russian attacks.

Russia is not making progress on the front, so it is increasing its air attacks, brutally hitting Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. European support is more important today than ever to help Ukraine protect its airspace and save lives, said the head of the European Commission.

Further payments expected in the coming weeks

This is another tranche from the defense part of the loan. A week earlier, on October 7, the European Commission paid EUR 1.24 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of drones, missiles and weapons to combat drones produced in this country. In total, during the week the EU transferred EUR 4.1 billion to Kiev for defense purposes.

Of the loan worth EUR 90 billion, intended for 2026-27, EUR 60 billion is to support Ukraine's defense capabilities and arms industry, and EUR 30 billion - its budget. In 2026 alone, EUR 28.3 billion is planned to support the Ukrainian defense industry. The EC announced further payments in the coming weeks.

Payments depend on meeting the conditions agreed with the EU

The Commission announced that by the end of 2026, Ukraine still has EUR 29.64 billion of EU support at its disposal. Of this amount, EUR 12.54 billion was allocated for defense purposes and EUR 12.7 billion - for budget support under the loan. Another EUR 4.4 billion remains to be paid from the Ukraine Facility.

A total of over EUR 17 billion is available to support the Ukrainian budget until the end of the year. The disbursement of funds depends on Kyiv meeting the conditions agreed with the EU, including the implementation of reforms.