The European Union intends to allocate a substantial portion of its €90 billion financial aid package to Ukraine for defense needs, with the remainder being used to support the state’s budget. Specifically, €60 billion (₴3.10 trillion) is earmarked for arms procurement and the development of the defense complex. In 2026, €28.3 billion (₴1.46 trillion) is scheduled for allocation, followed by €31.7 billion (₴1.64 trillion) in 2027, to be deposited into a special European Commission account for arms purchases.
The remaining €30 billion (₴1.55 trillion) is designated to support the budget and various programs. For 2026, €16.7 billion (₴864 billion) is anticipated to aid the budget, comprising €8.35 billion (₴432 billion) in direct macrofinancial assistance and €8.35 billion through the Ukraine Facility program. Additionally, in 2027, another €13.3 billion (₴688 billion) is expected, with the specifics yet to be determined.
Roksolana Pidlasa, head of the Budget Committee of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, announced that macrofinancial aid and Ukraine Facility funds will be added to the general state budget and used as needed. According to government sources, €3.5 billion (₴181 billion) of the 2026 budget support allocation will be directed to financial provisions for military personnel.
On January 14, the European Commission approved budgetary changes to accommodate Ukraine’s loan through the EU’s reserve. This loan is meant to address pressing needs in 2026–2027, including budget support and bolstering defense capabilities. On April 23, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky officially announced the unlocking of the €90 billion EU financial aid package for two years.
This loan is the largest issued during the period of full-scale war. It is repayable only upon Russia compensating Ukraine as reparations. On April 7, the Verkhovna Rada passed a bill to extend the collection of military duty for three years following the abolition of martial law to secure funding for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, fulfilling one of the International Monetary Fund’s requirements.
