The European Commission on Tuesday transferred almost €4.2 billion ($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 with Ukraine,” she added.
The aid is part of the EU’s Ukraine Plan, which was formally adopted in April and will provide Ukraine with financial assistance worth €50 billion by the end of 2027.
With Tuesday’s payment, €12 billion has already been transferred to Kiev under the programme.
Under the terms of the plan, Ukraine must implement reforms to public financial management and governance of state-owned enterprises.
The funds are to be used to pay Ukrainians’ salaries and pensions, provide basic services and support reconstruction.
Ukraine, which is an official candidate to join the EU, has been resisting a Russian invasion for more than two years with Western military assistance.
