The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision amending the Ukraine Facility and its associated Ukraine Plan, unlocking an additional €8.3 billion in financing for 2026 under the Ukraine Support Loan. The amendment, published on 30 July 2026, adds new reform steps to the Plan, including on rule of law and anti-corruption, which Ukraine must fulfil before receiving disbursements under the Facility.
The decision follows the European Parliament and Council agreement on the Ukraine Support Loan in February 2026, which provided the legal basis for the additional funds. The Ukraine Facility, in force since 1 March 2024, offers over €50 billion in grants and loans for Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, and modernisation from 2024 to 2027. To date, the Facility has disbursed €6 billion in bridge financing, €1.89 billion in pre-financing, and seven instalments totalling approximately €21.6 billion. The latest instalment of nearly €2.8 billion was approved by the Council on 28 May 2026, and the Council finalised the €90 billion support loan to Ukraine on 23 April 2026.
The amended Plan, based on a European Commission proposal, introduces additional reform benchmarks that Kyiv must meet to access the new funds. These reforms are designed to strengthen governance and combat corruption, aligning with the Facility's conditionality framework. The additional financing is expected to support Ukraine's fiscal stability and reform momentum, though it also imposes tighter compliance requirements on Ukrainian authorities.
For EU member states, the amendment reflects a continued commitment to Ukraine's financial support, but it also means that disbursements are tied to measurable progress on reforms, which could slow the flow of funds if benchmarks are not met. For Ukrainian businesses and citizens, the funds are intended to support reconstruction and modernisation, potentially improving infrastructure and public services, but the reform conditions may require significant administrative effort and could delay immediate spending. The European Commission will monitor implementation, and further disbursements will depend on Ukraine's performance against the updated Plan.