The EU Ukraine support loan amounts to EUR 90 billion over two years, with EUR 60 billion earmarked for military assistance.

Omissions

• The EUR 60 billion military figure is an indicative division of the total envelope; the official sources describe the split as 'indicatively divided' between EUR 30 billion for budgetary assistance and EUR 60 billion for defence support.
• The loan covers Ukraine's financing needs for 2026 and 2027 and is intended to cover roughly two-thirds of Ukraine's estimated financial needs for that period.
• The loan was agreed at the European Council on 18 December 2025 and formally finalised/approved in early 2026, so it was public knowledge well before the session date.

Sources

• PrimaryCouncil of the European Union — press release 'Council finalises €90 billion support loan to Ukraine'The EU demonstrates its unwavering support for Ukraine by setting up a €90 billion loan to help finance urgent budgetary and defence needs in 2026 and 2027.
• PrimaryEuropean Commission — 'Ukraine Support Loan' (DG DEFIS)The Ukraine Support Loan is a €90 billion limited recourse loan designed to help meet Ukraine's financing needs for 2026 and 2027. The total envelope is indicatively divided into €30 billion for budgetary assistance and €60 billion for defence support.
• PrimaryEuropean Commission — 'EU financial support to Ukraine'To address Ukraine's financing needs for 2026 and 2027, the EU will support the country with a loan of €90 billion, through EU borrowing on the capital markets.
• SecondaryEuropean Parliament — briefing 'Current and future EU support to Ukraine' (BUDG)The EUR 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, currently under discussion, consists of EUR 60 billion to support Ukraine's defence capabilities and EUR 30 billion for budget assistance.