European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will transfer an additional €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday to finance purchases of missiles and drones, following a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Von der Leyen said the new funding would support the procurement of drones and missiles, including the U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.
“We will transfer an additional €3.3 billion to Ukraine tomorrow to purchase missiles and drones,” she said.
European Funding for Patriot and Air Defense Systems
The European Commission president said the EU had approved funding last week for the purchase of Patriot systems as part of a loan package designed to support Ukraine.
The commission had previously announced the allocation of €6.1 billion for air and missile defense systems, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare equipment, with the aim of strengthening Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.
New Program for Joint Defense Projects
Von der Leyen also announced plans to use the remaining funds from the European Union’s SAFE program to launch a new initiative supporting joint defense projects between the EU and Ukraine.
She added that the bloc had mobilized nearly €15 billion in assistance for Ukraine since the beginning of the year, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to continued financial support for Kyiv.
Ukraine Receives €90 Billion EU Loan for 2026–2027
The European Union had previously approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine covering the 2026–2027 period. Of that amount, €60 billion was earmarked to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and defense industry, while the remaining €30 billion was designated to support the Ukrainian budget.
The latest measures underscore Brussels’ continued focus on providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine while expanding defense cooperation between the two sides.
