Source: European Parliament
The EU has provided EUR 6.1 billion in military support through the European Peace Facility (EPF) since the start of the full scale Russian military aggression in 2022. This is on top of Member State bilateral contributions. Support through the EPF is closely coordinated with like-minded partners, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.
A further EUR 3.4 billion from extraordinary revenues generated from immobilised Russian assets have been channelled through the EPF, of which EUR 1.5 billion has been directed to the Ukrainian defence industry. This makes the EU its foremost single international investor.
In early 2025, High Representative/Vice-President also announced an initiative to provide 2 million rounds of large calibre artillery ammunition to Ukraine.
At the same time, EUR 6.6 billion remain blocked under the EPF, including EUR 5 billion under the Ukraine Assistance Fund, due to the position of one Member State.
This blockage must be lifted as a matter of urgency. Ukraine needs further European military support immediately. High Representative/Vice-President is fully engaged in exploring possible ways forward with all Member States.