Ukraine defense funding

Government seeks additional resources for Ukraine’s Defense Forces

The Ukrainian government, particularly the Finance Ministry, is working to fully cover all necessary Defense Forces expenditures through the end of 2026, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said on Aug. 9.

10 August, 12:43 AM

Ukraine to receive €6 billion for drones from EU loan package

Ukraine will receive €6 billion to purchase domestically produced drones under a European Union loan program, Ukrinform reported on April 29.

29 April, 02:25 PM

Kyiv seeks to boost soldier wages with European billions

Ukraine is negotiating with European partners to redirect a part of a massive €90 billion ($106 billion) EU loan specifically to fund military salaries and increase basic pay for soldiers, MP Yehor Cherniev told Radio NV on Feb. 26.

26 February, 10:32 AM

NABU reports difficulties tracking defense procurement funds

National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) faces problems tracking money linked to defense procurement, the agency's director Semen Kryvonos said at a meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission on Economic Security on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 01:02 PM

Zelenskyy: Russia will be forced to end the war when it can no longer sustain it

Russia will be forced to end its war against Ukraine when it can no longer sustain the fight, and real peace will only come through decisive action by international partners, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 17.

17 October 2025, 10:43 AM

NATO and U.S. plan $10B arms route to Ukraine via European funds

The United States and European NATO allies are working on a new system to supply weapons to Ukraine using European funds, Reuters reported on Aug. 1, citing multiple sources.

2 August 2025, 11:05 AM

EU agrees on €150 billion fund to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities

EU countries approved the €150 billion ($168.7 billion) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund to enhance European defense through loans for joint arms purchases, with final approval set for May 21, the Financial Times reported.

19 May 2025, 06:45 PM

France and Germany clash over EU defense boost as Brussels fears €150 billion deadlock

The European Union’s ambitious plan to boost its defense industry with €150 billion in funding is facing turbulence, reigniting a familiar clash between France and Germany over how to rearm the continent — and whether non-EU countries should play a role, Financial Times reported on March 8.

8 March 2025, 08:25 PM

Lloyd Austin unveils $400 million military aid package during Kyiv visit

During an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, Oct. 21, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

21 October 2024, 06:05 PM

Zelenskyy unveils new international weapons agreements

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced new agreements with Ukraine’s partners regarding the supply and financing of weapons, during his evening address on Sunday, Sep. 8.

9 September 2024, 01:25 PM

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