The European Commission on Tuesday transferred almost 4.2 billion euros ($4.6 billion) in financial aid to Ukraine.
The funding is intended to “keep the Ukrainian state running” as Kiev fights for its survival against Russia, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X.
“Europe stands firmly behind Ukraine,” she added.
The aid is part of the EU’s Ukraine plan, which was formally adopted in April and will provide Ukraine with €50 billion in financial support by the end of 2027.
With Tuesday’s payment, 12 billion euros have already been transferred to Kiev under the program.
Under the terms of the plan, Ukraine must implement reforms in public finance management and governance of state-owned enterprises.
The money is intended to pay Ukrainians’ salaries and pensions, provide basic services and support reconstruction.
Ukraine, which is officially a candidate for EU membership, has been resisting a Russian invasion for more than two years with Western military support.
