The key facts

  • On November 5, Ukraine received 4.36 billion euros: 3.7 billion — the second tranche of macro-financial assistance, 658 million — for defense
  • The defense funds will go toward purchasing drones, missiles, radars, electronic warfare equipment, and ammunition, mostly from Ukrainian manufacturers
  • Since the start of the full-scale war, the EU and its member states have provided Ukraine with a total of 235.9 billion euros

Breakdown of the payment

On November 5, the European Commission transferred 4.36 billion euros to Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan credit program, Kun.uz reported. Of this amount, 3.7 billion euros is the second tranche of macro-financial assistance agreed for the current year, while 658 million euros have been allocated to the country's defense needs. According to the outlet, citing the European Commission, the EU funds help ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the state and make it possible to address urgent defense tasks.

What the defense funds will be spent on

According to the European Commission's press release cited by Kun.uz, the defense portion of the new tranche will be used to purchase drones, missiles, radar stations, electronic warfare equipment, and air defense ammunition. Military products are planned to be procured primarily from Ukrainian enterprises. EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated that channeling funds to Ukrainian companies contributes to the development of a 'highly innovative defense ecosystem,' adding that 'the European defense industry can learn a lot from it.'

Context of the program and total assistance

Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen described the EU funding as vital and predictable support that makes it possible to keep the Ukrainian economy running, provide essential public services, and strengthen the country's stability amid the ongoing Russian offensive. In total, under the Ukraine Support Loan, Ukraine is set to receive a 90 billion euro loan intended to cover its financial needs for 2026–2027. Since the start of the full-scale war, the EU and its member states have provided Ukraine with a total of 235.9 billion euros in assistance, including 3.8 billion euros from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.