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The European Union on Thursday disbursed the first €3.2 billion tranche of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland. The payment marks the start of a macro-financial assistance package designed to support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and military needs, with von der Leyen calling the transfer “solidarity put into practice” and proof that the EU’s backing for Kyiv is “for the long term” .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the receipt of the funds during the conference, which was attended by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders. The EU had previously agreed in April to provide the €90 billion loan, with the first installment arriving just two months later—a rapid deployment underscoring the bloc’s commitment amid Russia’s ongoing invasion .
Von der Leyen also revealed that a second tranche, worth approximately €6 billion and earmarked for drone production, is expected to be unveiled in the coming days. The announcement follows a broader push by Western partners to bolster Ukraine’s defense industry and economic resilience. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) announced a new partnership to insure DFC projects in Ukraine against political and war-related risks, further de-risking investment in the country .
Beyond the EU’s loan, other commitments were made on Thursday. Lithuania pledged €1 million to a new business partnership program with Ukraine, while a multinational demining fund raised €150 million, with Vilnius contributing half. The U.K. also announced nearly £290 million in additional support for Ukraine’s recovery and energy security. Meanwhile, the European Union formally opened the first chapter of membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a symbolic step toward eventual accession, though the process remains years away .
Despite the flurry of financial commitments, challenges persist. A recent poll found that nearly 60% of Poles oppose Ukraine’s EU accession, highlighting the political hurdles ahead. Progress on the EU’s priority reforms plan for Ukraine has also stalled, with only 15 out of 100 points achieved halfway through the allotted time. Still, the disbursement of the €3.2 billion loan signals a tangible step forward in the international effort to stabilize and rebuild Ukraine.
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