According to our sources in the Office of the President, the United Kingdom and a number of European Union countries have officially warned Kyiv about a possible reduction in financial support for Ukraine in 2026. The reason is the inability to fully replace the volume of military and economic assistance previously provided by the United States.
According to the interlocutors, the head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, has already received a signal from his partners about the need to adjust state spending for the next year. In correspondence and during meetings, it was emphasized that even with the preservation of political support, the financial capabilities of London and Brussels will be limited.
Bankova is currently working on a new budget strategy, taking into account agreements with major donors. This includes not only sequestering individual items, but also redistributing funds in favor of the defense sector and critical infrastructure.
Officials acknowledge that 2026 will be a difficult year for Ukraine in terms of external financing. If aid from allies is reduced, the government will have to look for additional sources of revenue and more actively attract domestic resources.
This signal from Britain and the EU coincides with alarming forecasts by economists about a gradual decline in international support amid the protracted war.
