#Defense Funding

Macron stated that Europe will not abandon Ukraine and will consider Kyiv's request for €70B in additional defense financing. EU leaders are discussing assistance mechanisms, including satellite systems and early warnings.

At the European Council meeting, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine needs at least 70 billion euros from the EU for defense in 2027 to deter Russia and its growing military expenditures.

The European Commission has confirmed its intention to channel at least €10 billion of SAFE programme residuals into joint defence projects with Ukraine. Poland expressed surprise: Warsaw had expected to use these funds for its own needs.

Ukraine received a fourth tranche of €3.3 billion from the EU under the Ukraine Support Loan program. The funds will be used to purchase missiles, ammunition, and drones for the Defense Forces.

People's Deputy Olena Vasylievska-Smahliuk stated that from September 15 only three key sectors are being funded in Ukraine. Experts warn of the risk of losing part of the $29.5 billion in external financing.

Alena Hetmanchuk, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, stated that through the end of 2026 Ramstein and PURL will focus on financing defense packages already approved by the US. Three countries — Australia, New Zealand, and Japan — have already made contributions.