The European Union has already begun discussions on continuing financial support for Ukraine after 2026, recognizing the need for ongoing assistance amid Russian aggression.
Denmark’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Stephanie Lose, said this to journalists ahead of a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council in Brussels on Tuesday, July 8, according to an Ukrinform own correspondent.
Lose noted that while funding for Ukraine is secured through 2026, it is already clear that additional financing will be needed for the period beyond.
Commenting on the informal dinner held the previous evening among EU economy and finance ministers — during which the issue of Ukraine’s post-2026 financial support was discussed — Lose said there had been a very constructive exchange, where participants explored various options to ensure Ukraine receives all the assistance it needs.
She stressed that there is currently strong support for Ukraine within the European family.
The minister also stressed that during Denmark’s six-month presidency of the EU Council, her country would keep the issue of support for Ukraine at the top of the agenda in all formats of ministerial meetings.
When asked whether specific figures had already been discussed regarding the size of future aid, she clarified that discussions at this stage were focused on general approaches and possible support mechanisms.
She declined to comment on suggestions made during the informal dinner about using frozen Russian assets as part of future aid packages for Ukraine.
The total support provided by the EU and its member states to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion has reached EUR 158.6 billion, including EUR 59.6 billion in military assistance.
Photo credit: Stephanie Lose / Facebook
Source: EU discussing financial support for Ukraine beyond 2026 – Danish economy minister
