EU Approves Further €6.1 Billion for Ukraine’s Defence
The money will buy air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunition and radars as Russia intensifies attacks, the Commission said.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, the European Commission approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine defense procurement, covering air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition, and radars.
- Amid intensifying Russian attacks, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the funding helps Ukraine "defend its skies" after the Commission recorded hundreds of missile strikes in recent months.
- The €6.1 billion allocation comes from the bloc's €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan established in February 2026, with most procurement supporting companies within the European defense industrial base.
- In Kyiv, European Council President António Costa convened allies on Monday for a "Coalition of the Willing" meeting to organize additional air support and energy supplies for Ukraine.
- To draw down these funds, Ukraine must submit signed contracts to the Commission for review, furthering long-term integration of the nation's defense industry into the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.
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The New York LedgerEU providing Ukraine with more than $7 billion to defend against Russian missiles, drones
The European Union said Monday it was releasing about $7.1 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the funds specifically targeted to boost Kyiv's air defenses against Russian missile attacks.
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