EU agrees to release 6.6 billion euros in military aid funds for Ukraine

On September 25, 2026, European Union member states reached a formal agreement to unblock 6.6 billion euros from the European Peace Facility, a fund designated for military assistance to nations outside the bloc and for member state reimbursements. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that these long-stalled funds will now be mobilized to support Ukraine’s defense efforts.

The distribution of the funds includes 900 million euros allocated for the EU’s military assistance mission for Ukraine, while 1 billion euros will be directed toward new joint procurement of military equipment. The remaining 4.7 billion euros are earmarked to reimburse member states for equipment already supplied to Kyiv. Several member nations have indicated they intend to reinvest their reimbursed shares directly back into further support for Ukraine. The funds had been frozen for months, initially blocked by the previous Hungarian government under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

While the agreement marks a significant shift in financial support, it remains unclear exactly how much of the total 6.6 billion euros will directly benefit Ukraine versus covering member state costs. Kallas framed the decision as a decisive move against Russian hybrid tactics, asserting that the EU remains committed to bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities.