EU and Ukraine Agree on Billions in New Aid for 2027

In October 2026, the EU and Ukraine agreed to advance $50 billion in support for Ukraine in 2027, as part of a €90 billion aid package. The EU said Ukraine's $27 billion deficit is covered and that all needs are met, while pushing back as Ukraine sought more money. Separately, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Ukraine of violating grain shipments through the Black Sea, and President Vladimir Putin commented on the destruction of Ukraine's metallurgical industry.