Euractiv cites these figures, citing data from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The increase was driven primarily by new funding from the European Union, though long-term aid levels remain below previous levels, the publication notes.
According to the Ukraine Support Tracker, Ukraine received €7.2 billion in military aid in June. This is the third-highest monthly figure since the start of the full-scale war. The only higher figure was in April 2024, when aid reached €9.04 billion.
The main factor behind June’s increase was new EU funding. Under the European Union Ukraine Support Loan mechanism, established to support Ukraine, European institutions allocated a total of €4.3 billion in military aid in May and June.
The total amount of the new EU loan is €90 billion. The funds are intended to cover Ukraine’s budgetary and defense needs in 2026–2027.
Additional funds were provided by individual European countries. Germany allocated €700 million, Denmark €600 million, and the Netherlands €500 million in military aid to Ukraine, according to Euractiv.
The Kiel Institute itself notes that the launch of the new EU mechanism sent a positive signal to Ukraine. At the same time, researchers point out the gap between the short-term surge in funding and a more sustainable pattern of support.
Long-term aid levels remain lower
Despite the record set in June, the average volume of military aid to Ukraine following the cessation of U.S. funding remains below previous levels.
Until February 2025, donors provided Ukraine with an average of €3.46 billion in military aid per month. Following the reduction in U.S. funding, this figure dropped to €2.94 billion.
Thus, the June figure primarily reflects large one-time commitments by European donors rather than a sustained return to previous funding levels.
At the same time, the U.S. continues to play a key role in supplying Ukraine with weapons. European countries are increasingly purchasing U.S. systems for subsequent transfer to Kyiv, as well as utilizing supplies from existing U.S. stockpiles.
The dependence on American Patriot air defense systems is particularly noticeable. According to the Kiel Institute, European countries currently have limited capabilities to replace them with their own equivalents.
