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Norway contributes $46 million to Ukraine grid repairs

Norway and the EU are moving forward with a new program to help Ukraine prepare for next winter, including NOK425 million ($46 million) in funding for repairs, the Norwegian government announced on May 26.

27 May, 01:54 AM

Zelenskyy outlines plans for joint drone production with Brussels

The European support package, including the first tranche aimed at joint drone production, was discussed at a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on May 4.

4 May, 02:29 PM

UK set to join EU’s $105 billion loan to Ukraine

The United Kingdom plans to join the EU’s loan program for Ukraine, with negotiations set to take place at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Reuters, citing a statement from the UK government, reported on May 4.

4 May, 08:55 AM

Unlocking finance in Ukraine: the ‘missing middle’ — opinion

As the 2026 Financing for Development Conference increasingly focuses on scale, leverage, and private capital mobilisation, Ukraine offers a practical lesson: the real challenge is not just raising more money, but making finance work in crisis contexts where recovery and development must advance together.

29 April, 09:03 PM

EU’s Ukraine loan tranches to start in Q2 2026

Payments under EU’s EUR90 billion ($104 billion) loan program for Ukraine are expected to begin in Q2 2026, the European Commission said on April 14.

14 April, 07:51 PM

EU transfers €1.4 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The European Union has received €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) in interest income from cash balances originating from immobilized assets of Russia’s Central Bank held in European central securities depositories, according to the EU Commission’s press release on April 1.

2 April, 11:10 AM

Japan grants $1.3 billion to Ukraine for social spending

Ukraine received a nearly $1.3 billion grant from Japan, and the funds have been credited to the general fund of the state budget, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said on April 1.

2 April, 01:24 AM

European Commission proposes EUR45 billion Ukraine disbursement in 2026

The European Commission proposed that the EU Council approve EUR45 billion ($52 billion) in support for Ukraine in 2026, part of the EUR90 billion loan program planned for 2026–27, the commission said in a statement on April 1.

1 April, 08:32 PM

Hungary urges citizens to sign petition opposing EU aid to Ukraine

Hungary’s government has urged citizens to sign a petition opposing future European Union financial support for Ukraine, according to a post published on the government’s official Facebook page on March 6.

6 March, 06:58 PM

EBRD pours $3bn+ into Ukraine in 2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has set a new funding record for Ukraine for the second consecutive year, allocating about $3.1 billion in 2025, up from about $2.6 billion in 2024, the bank's statement wrote on Feb. 5.

6 February, 12:52 PM

EU Council agrees on details of $106 billion Ukraine loan

The EU Council approved the legal mechanism of disbursing EUR90 billion ($106 billion) to Ukraine in 2026–2027, the body announced on Feb. 4.

4 February, 08:37 PM

IMF: New EFF program for Ukraine possible in February if prior actions met

The IMF’s Executive Board could potentially approve a new four-year Extended Fund Facility program for Ukraine in February, but the country must first complete a series of prior actions, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said during an IMF briefing on Jan. 15, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

16 January, 02:25 PM

Zelenskyy, IMF chief Georgieva discuss 2026–29 financing for Ukraine

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Jan. 15, to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss plans for a new financing program that will support Ukraine’s public finances through 2029.

15 January, 11:43 PM

EU Council approves $2.7 billion in aid under Ukraine Facility

The Council of the European Union approved EUR2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) for Kyiv after it met the benchmarks for the sixth tranche under the Ukraine Facility funding program, the body’s press service announced on Dec. 11.

11 December 2025, 11:49 PM

Germany spends $197 million to rebuild Ukraine’s power grid

Germany will immediately provide EUR170 million ($197 million) in aid to help Ukraine repair energy infrastructure damaged by recent Russian attacks, Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Bundestag on Nov. 26.

26 November 2025, 10:50 PM

EU exploring alternative approaches to funding Ukraine aid

The European Union is exploring a backup plan to finance its support for Ukraine in case Belgium continues to oppose seizing frozen Russian assets for a “reparatory loan” to Kyiv, Politico reported on Oct. 27.

27 October 2025, 11:49 PM

EU leaders announce three major agreements on Ukraine

EU leaders at the European Council summit reached three important agreements on Ukraine, European Council president António Costa said, Interfax reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2025, 10:00 AM

EU delays decision on seizing Russian assets until December

The European Union has delayed until December 2025 a decision on whether to seize EUR140 billion ($162 billion) in frozen Russian sovereign assets held by Belgium’s Euroclear clearing house, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 23.

24 October 2025, 02:08 AM

EU to fund Ukraine through 2027 using frozen Russian assets—Zelenskyy

The European Union has confirmed its willingness to financially support Ukraine through 2026-2027, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters in Brussels on Oct. 23.

23 October 2025, 09:49 PM

EU Vice-President Kallas visits Kyiv

Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has arrived in Kyiv on a working visit, according to her Oct. 13 X post.

13 October 2025, 11:50 AM

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