June sees record EU-backed military aid to Ukraine amid dwindling long-term support
In June, Ukraine received €7.2 billion in military assistance—the highest monthly amount since the United States stopped funding—driven mainly by a new EU loan, while overall long-term aid has slipped.
Data from the Kiel Institute show that Ukraine's military financing jumped to €7.2 billion in June, the strongest monthly inflow since the United States ended its direct contributions. The increase is largely attributable to the European Union's newly created Ukraine Support Loan, which facilitated €4.3 billion of aid in the two months preceding June. Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands added €700 million, €600 million and €500 million respectively.
Despite the spike, the average monthly support has declined from €3.46 billion before February 2025 to €2.94 billion afterward. The United States, while no longer a direct funder, remains a key supplier of systems such as Patriot, with Europe still dependent on American defence stockpiles. Analysts warn that Europe must develop reliable alternatives to reduce this reliance over the longer term. The findings were released on August 13.
Why it matters
The funding boost highlights EU commitment to Ukraine's defence while exposing gaps in sustainable long-term support.
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