The European Commission has sent over €4 billion in aid to Ukraine just before its Independence Day, supporting the country’s ongoing reform efforts, according to a recent EU press release. This includes a €3.05 billion payment under the Ukraine Facility and an additional €1 billion loan from the EU’s share of a G7 loan package (read the full release here).
Since March 1, 2024, the EU has provided Ukraine with €22.7 billion through the Ukraine Facility, which is nearly 60% of the available funds. These resources help stabilize Ukraine’s economy, improve public services, and push forward important reforms in green energy, agriculture, digital sectors, and managing critical raw materials. Ukraine earned this latest payment by meeting 13 key reform targets, including protecting anti-corruption agencies, a crucial step toward EU integration.
The Commission also disbursed another €1 billion through its Macro-Financial Assistance program, bringing total EU loans to Ukraine in 2025 to €9 billion. This is part of a larger G7 effort aiming to provide about €45 billion in loans to help Ukraine cover urgent needs. These loans are being repaid using frozen assets from the Russian Central Bank held in EU accounts through a special cooperation mechanism.
This new funding highlights the EU’s strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and reform path. It comes at an important moment as Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day and works to build the institutions needed for closer ties with Europe.
