Financial front: Keeping Ukraine in the fight and solvent (opens original article in a new tab)

Ukraine's 2026 defense budget reaches €80bn, supported by a €90bn EU loan to prevent financial collapse, with most funds directed to military needs.

• Ukraine's 2026 defense budget totals over €80bn, with €30bn allocated for defense this year.
• EU provides €90bn loan, with €60bn for defense and €30bn for civilian budget to prevent financial crisis.
• Ukraine's military budget exceeds civilian budget by €13bn, with EU funds critical for maintaining public services.