The European Commission has transferred €4.36 billion to Kyiv as part of the €90 billion funding program for 2026 and 2027. "The payments will contribute to Ukraine meeting its financing needs and ensuring the continued functioning of the country and its essential public services. It will also help address Ukraine's urgent defense needs through the procurement of key military equipment," the Commission said. The money will be used to buy UAVs, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition for Ukraine's air defense, the commission added.

The European Commission has transferred €4.36 billion to Kyiv as part of the €90 billion funding program for 2026 and 2027. "The payments will contribute to Ukraine meeting its financing needs and ensuring the continued functioning of the country and its essential public services. It will also help address Ukraine's urgent defense needs through the procurement of key military equipment," the Commission said. The money will be used to buy UAVs, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition for Ukraine's air defense, the commission added.