On October 2, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the receipt of €2.9 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program. This financial assistance, according to the head of state, is a "very timely support" that will help strengthen Ukraine's macro-financial stability and enhance its defense capabilities.
Gratitude to the EU
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the EU member states for their decision to provide funds. He noted that this support is crucial for Ukraine in the current situation and emphasized that the country will continue to work closely with the EU to implement all agreements reached.
Context of Financial Assistance
It is worth noting that the decision to provide this financial assistance was approved back on September 24, 2026. However, despite this, there are risks that Ukraine may not receive the planned €5.05 billion. In particular, to receive the remaining funds, certain indicators must be met:
- €0.7 billion — three indicators for 2025;
- €1.1 billion — two for the first quarter of 2026;
- €1.05 billion — three for the second quarter;
- €2.2 billion — eight for the third quarter: six of which have not been met, and the fulfillment of two others has not yet been confirmed.
Importance of Support
The funds received will be used to ensure the macro-financial stability of the state, which is critically important in the context of war and economic challenges. Zelensky emphasized that such support from the EU is a testament to the unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and called for further cooperation to implement all agreements.