EU transferred €4.36 billion to Ukraine under the support loan

New EU tranche for Ukraine

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the European Commission transferred €4.36 billion ($4.89 billion) to Ukraine under the EU's €90 billion support loan. The funds are intended for the country's budgetary needs and urgent defense requirements, the Anadolu agency reported citing a statement by the European Commission.

Structure of the payment and further disbursements

The tranche consists of €3.7 billion in macro-financial assistance and €658 million under the defense component of the loan. The budget support was the second of three payments scheduled for 2026 under the macro-financial assistance program with a total volume of €8.35 billion. The defense funds are directed toward the purchase of drones, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems, and air defense munitions. According to the European Commission, a total of €16.4 billion has already been disbursed under the defense component of the loan, and a further €25.2 billion in EU financial assistance remains available to Ukraine for 2026.

Context and overall support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that amid ongoing attacks, Ukraine is approaching its fifth winter of war, and that EU support continues alongside efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace. According to the Commission, total support for Ukraine from the EU and its member states since the start of the war has amounted to €235.9 billion, including €3.8 billion received from the proceeds of immobilized Russian assets.