EU Reaches Agreement to Release €6.6 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine
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What happened
European Union countries have agreed to release a €6.6 billion programme of military aid for Ukraine. This aid package had been stalled since Spring 2023 due to a controversial veto imposed by Hungary. The agreement was reached during a meeting of the Political and Security Committee in Brussels.
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Why it matters
The aid package was part of the European Peace Facility (EPF), which reimburses donations made by member states. The deadlock was initially caused by Hungary's objection to Kyiv adding OTP Bank to the list of 'international sponsors of war.' The agreement to move forward was contingent on leadership changes in Hungary.
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- Hungary met EU criteria, allowing it to access financial aid from the European Union.
- Hungary ratified a loan agreement for €90 billion financing on May 28, 2026. The aid is intended for defense and resilience.
- Brussels approved about $7 billion in fresh defense procurement while Hungary held up a $105 billion EU loan.
- EU funding is now linked to policy decisions.
- Negotiations are underway between Hungary and the EU to unblock €10bn in funding, contingent on rule-of-law reforms.