EU leaders call on Ukraine to meet conditions for continued funding, carry out reforms – European Council
European Union leaders are calling on Ukraine to fulfill the conditions necessary for timely funding this year, both under the support loan and the Ukraine Facility, and to carry out further reforms.
European Union leaders are urging Ukraine to meet specific conditions for ongoing funding this year, including adherence to the support loan and the Ukraine Facility, as well as implementing further reforms. This was outlined in the conclusions from the European Council meeting held in Brussels on October 15-16. The EU commended the disbursement of the current payments to Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027, amounting to EUR 90 billion.
They emphasized the need for all involved parties, particularly Ukraine, to strengthen their efforts by adhering to the requirements of the revised Ukraine Plan to ensure the timely release of all commitments from the Ukraine Support Loan and the Ukraine Facility for 2026. The European Council reiterated the significance of Ukraine continuing its reform efforts and respecting the rule of law.
However, the leaders also assured that the European Council remains committed to addressing Ukraine's urgent financial requirements alongside international partners, looks forward to the updated assessment by the Commission and IMF, and will revisit the issue in due time. In this context, the European Council called on international partners to swiftly increase their support to assist Ukraine with its pressing financial and military needs.
The conclusion highlighted the importance of continued and sustained efforts to provide military support to Ukraine, welcoming the agreement to release EUR 6.6 billion under the European Peace Facility. Furthermore, the EU appreciated recent bilateral aid from Member States and the progress made in EU-Ukraine defense industrial cooperation, including the establishment of the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.
The leaders, however, stressed that all military support and security guarantees for Ukraine would be provided in full compliance with the security and defense policies of certain Member States and considering the security and defense interests of all Member States.
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