Ukraine receives €4.36 billion from the EU for its budget and military equipment – Informat.ro

Ukraine receives €4.36 billion from the EU for its budget and military equipment  Informat.ro

The payment comprises €3.7 billion in macro-financial assistance, released after 12 reform conditions were met, and €658 million for defense. The money comes from the European support loan for Ukraine, whose ceiling is €90 billion for 2026–2027.On November 5, the European Commission transferred €4.36 billion to Ukraine to finance public services and the purchase of military equipment, in a new payment under the European support loan for 2026–2027. The largest part, €3.7 billion, represents macro-financial assistance unlocked after, according to the Commission, Kyiv fulfilled all 12 reform conditions applicable to the tranche. Another €658 million is earmarked for defense.In brief1. The payment has been made, and the Ukrainian government confirmed receipt of the money.

The €3.7 billion supports the state’s finances; the €658 million will support purchases of drones, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems, and ammunition for air defense.2. The conditions for the macro-financial component include taxing income earned through digital platforms, removing the VAT exemption for low-value commercial imports in parcels, and changes in budget planning, public investment, customs, and external auditing. Their fulfillment is the Commission’s assessment.3. The loan has a ceiling of €90 billion for 2026–2027. For 2026, up to €45 billion has been made available, of which €16.7 billion is for budget support and €28.3 billion for defense industrial capabilities. These ceilings do not represent amounts