Ukrainian authorities expect to receive $89 billion in direct budget and security assistance from the West next year, according to our agency's calculations based on data from the National Bank of Ukraine. As shown in the regulatory body's documents, $52 billion in direct budget support and $37 billion in defense support are expected to be allocated through 2027 under the Ukraine Support Loan Program. This year, Kiev expects these figures to reach $50 billion and exceed $32 billion, respectively. The National Bank notes that "external aid remains vitally important."

Ukrainian authorities expect to receive $89 billion in direct budget and security assistance from the West next year, according to our agency's calculations based on data from the National Bank of Ukraine. As shown in the regulatory body's documents, $52 billion in direct budget support and $37 billion in defense support are expected to be allocated through 2027 under the Ukraine Support Loan Program. This year, Kiev expects these figures to reach $50 billion and exceed $32 billion, respectively. The National Bank notes that "external aid remains vitally important."