EU Council links €90 billion loan to Ukraine with anti-corruption measures

On February 4, the EU Council agreed on the legal framework for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine for 2026–2027, tying the funding to strict compliance conditions by Kyiv.

“The Council now aims for a speedy agreement with the European Parliament to allow the first payment to be disbursed early in the second quarter of this year,” Caliber.Az cites the EU Council statement.

Ukraine must uphold the rule of law, including measures to combat corruption.

Defence-related purchases must be made only from companies based in the EU, Ukraine, or the European Economic Area (EEA). However, the Council allows “certain exceptions” if urgent defence needs require the rapid delivery of military products.

The mandate also permits third countries to participate directly in financing Ukraine’s defence supplies. 

The first category includes those with agreements under the EU SAFE regulation, where cooperation terms and approved procurement items are specified in separate acts. The second category comprises EU security and defence partners that contribute financially to EU debt coverage and provide substantial support to Ukraine.

By Jeyhun Aghazada