EU considers creating €100 billion fund to support Ukraine
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Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:51:00 +0300

Bloomberg reported the information, citing its own sources.The funds could be part of the EU's proposal for its next seven-year budget, which is due to be presented this month. The sources added that if the EU countries agree to this as part of the budget negotiations, the funding would start in 2028 to ensure stable financial assistance to Ukraine.The outlet noted that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the EU has provided almost €160 billion of support to Ukraine. This amount includes a €50 billion fund that will provide grants and loans until 2027. Together with the Group of Seven countries, the EU has also created a $50 billion loan facility for Kyiv that uses funds from the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank.The new funding scheme will be in line with the current model, whereby the European Commission, the EU's executive body, provides assistance to Ukraine in the form of grants and loans.This idea is being considered along with other options and will be discussed before the details of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework are made public. This is expected to happen on July 16, although some details may emerge later, sources say.In June, the European Commission informed EU finance ministers that Ukraine's needs should be covered by early 2027. This year's $8.4 billion increase in defense spending is expected to be financed from domestic sources.EU Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters on Tuesday that the bloc is currently assessing and working on “different options” to secure funding for next year. He added that the EU is “ready to provide all necessary support for Ukraine for as long as it’s needed” Dombrovskis said that the European Commission would consider options for increasing aid “through the EU budget and also through the possibilities of using the proceeds from Russian sovereign assets” after the International Monetary Fund assesses Ukraine's potential funding gap.Sweden will allocate SEK 1.5 billion (over $150 million) to strengthen Ukraine’s military, including barrels for Archer artillery and other equipment.
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