The European Commission has approved a €90 billion aid package for Ukraine
On April 1, the European Commission approved a package of documents as part of the technical preparations for granting Ukraine a loan of €90 billion in 2026–2027. However, the implementation of this decision is currently being blocked by Hungary.
This was reported from Brussels.
The European Commission continues technical work on the financing mechanism and has already defined the key parameters of future support, including priorities in the defense sector.
“The package adopted today includes a proposal to the EU Council to approve the total amount of EU support for Ukraine for 2026 and a decision confirming the use of procurement rule waivers for the first tranche of defense products under the loan, which will focus on drones,” the European Commission’s press service reported.
How the funds will be allocated
According to the documents, Ukraine is being offered €45 billion in 2026—half of the total loan amount.
Of this amount:
- €16.7 billion will be allocated to support the state budget;
- €28.3 billion will go to the military, defense, and weapons production.
The European Commission emphasized that the funding will be accompanied by clear requirements.
“Budget support will be backed by strict conditions related to the rule of law, the fight against corruption, economic resilience, and sustainability,” the institution noted.
The package places special emphasis on defense procurement. The EU will allow Ukraine to deviate from standard lending rules to expedite the purchase of drones.
“Ukraine’s ability to defend its territory depends on the rapid availability of critically important products in the necessary quantities and within very tight deadlines. Therefore, the Commission also adopted a decision today allowing Ukraine to apply derogations from the rules for the procurement of drones,” the European Commission explained.
It is noted that these mechanisms will help to quickly implement the first defense contracts. In the future, there are plans to expand the list of procurements, specifically to include missiles and ammunition.
The package of decisions still needs to be approved by EU countries by a qualified majority vote.
Funding is expected to begin immediately after Hungary lifts its veto, which is currently blocking the allocation of funds to Ukraine.
Earlier, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, shared some discouraging news during her visit to Bucha.
The European Commission has proposed an alternative route for Ukraine to obtain funding amid Hungary’s blocking of the main aid package.
