European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference to present a financial support package for Ukraine for 2026–2027, at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on January 14, 2026. NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP
Two-thirds of a vital €90 billion ($105 billion) EU loan for Ukraine will go to cover Kyiv's military apparatus, with the rest earmarked for general budget support, Brussels said on Wednesday, January 14.
The loan, which was agreed by EU member states in December after months of diplomatic wrangling, offers cash-strapped Ukraine a desperately needed lifeline as Russia's invasion grinds towards its fifth year. The European Commission said it was pushing for Kyiv to receive the first disbursement in April, as it provided details of the facility at a press conference in Brussels.
"With this support, we make sure that Ukraine can, on one hand, bolster its defence on the battlefield and strengthen its defence capabilities – so, its military needs – and, on the other hand, keep the state and basic services running," EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen told reporters.
Mostly used to buy EU weapons
