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EU, Ukraine Agree on 2026 Budget and Defense Funding; 45B Euro Loan for 2027
InterfaxLO·UA · EU·about 13 hours ago
The European Commission and Ukraine issued a joint statement on October 1, 2026, confirming they have identified means to cover Ukraine's budget and defense needs for 2026. This follows ongoing EU support amid the conflict with Russia, but specifics on funding amounts and mechanisms remain undisclosed. The statement signals continued Western commitment to Ukraine's financial stability and military resilience.