EU and Ukraine secure 2026 defense funding
The European Commission and Ukraine confirmed they identified funds to cover the countrys 2026 budget and defence needs. Both sides agreed to swiftly unlock more cash for 2027 while addressing ongoing financial requirements.
Ukraine and the European Commission secured funding to cover budgetary and defense needs for 2026, officials said on Thursday afternoon. The agreement comes as Kyiv navigates a funding gap to sustain combat operations. The financing relies heavily on a €90 billion loan package from the European Union.
