The EU allocates €1.4 billion to Ukraine from the revenues of frozen…
The EU allocates €1.4 billion to Ukraine from the revenues of frozen Russian assets.
Consensus
- The European Union transferred 1.4 billion Euros to Ukraine on August 5, 2026.
- The funds came from extraordinary income generated by frozen Russian sovereign assets.
- This was the fifth such transfer since the immobilization of Russian assets.
- The income covers earnings from the first half of 2026.
- The total extraordinary income generated by the frozen assets since immobilization amounts to 8 billion Euros.
- The European Commission confirmed the transfer and its source.
Points of divergence
- Ursula von der Leyen stated the funds would be used to 'ensure financing for the continuation of combat operations against Russia.' — fontanka
- The Russian government, through spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, described the actions as theft and demanded the return of funds, while noting Russia's experience in minimizing the impact of sanctions. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- European Union will transfer funds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine — Фонтанка
- EU allocates 1.4 billion euros to Ukraine from revenues of frozen Russian assets — Интерфакс