The European Union transferred another 4.36 billion euros to Ukraine for the budget and defense The European Union transferred 4.36 billion euros to Ukraine. Of these, 3.7 billion euros are macro-financial aid, another 660 million euros are intended for defense needs. The authorities in Ukraine reported this. According to them, the funds will be used for priority budget expenditures and priority needs of the Defense Forces. The money is allocated as part of a €90 billion loan from the European Union to finance Ukraine's budgetary and security needs in 2026-2027. In 2026, Ukraine should receive 45 billion euros from this loan.