German government spokesperson reiterates says it has been decided within EU that we will provide 90 bln EUR in support to Ukraine

The German government spokesperson reiterated on March 13, 2026, that the European Union has finalized a €90 billion financial support package for Ukraine for 2026–2027, as previously agreed by EU leaders. The loan, approved by the European Parliament and now pending formal adoption by the Council, is structured to address Ukraine's urgent military and budgetary needs amid Russia's ongoing war of aggression. Of the total, €60 billion will strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, including procurement of military equipment, while €30 billion will provide macro-financial assistance and budget support through the EU's Ukraine Facility according to the Parliament's announcement.

Financing will be sourced via common EU borrowing from capital markets, guaranteed by the EU's long-term budget "headroom," with debt-servicing costs covered by annual EU budgets as stated in the parliamentary report. Ukraine will repay the principal only after receiving war reparations from Russia, ensuring no burden on its post-conflict economy as the Council confirmed. The agreement was reached under the enhanced cooperation procedure, as Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia opted out of the loan commitment according to EU Parliament records.

The support package includes strict conditions, requiring Ukraine to uphold democratic governance, the rule of law, and anti-corruption measures as required by the EU framework. Defense procurement will prioritize EU, Ukrainian, and EEA/EFTA suppliers, with limited derogations for urgent needs from third countries as outlined in the legal framework. The Council must formally adopt the package to enable the European Commission to disburse the first payment by early Q2 2026 according to the parliamentary announcement.

This decision underscores the EU's commitment to Ukraine's resilience while balancing fiscal responsibility and geopolitical considerations.