The ECR Group has welcomed today’s adoption of the EU support loan ensuring Ukraine's economic stability and strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities in the face of Russia’s continued war of aggression.

For the ECR Group, sustained and credible support for Ukraine is not only a matter of solidarity, but a fundamental investment in Europe’s own security. Strengthening Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself, ensuring macro-financial stability and maintaining pressure on Russia remain essential to restoring peace and safeguarding the rules-based international order.

Reinis Pozņaks MEP, ECR Coordinator in the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE), said:

“Ukraine is defending its freedom and, at the same time, the security of our entire continent. Today’s decision helps Ukraine to hold the line, but we must go further. We need to mobilise additional resources and explore every available instrument to ensure not only resilience, but Ukraine’s victory.”

Daniele Polato MEP, ECR Coordinator in the Committee on International Trade (INTA), said:

“Supporting Ukraine must go hand in hand with strengthening Europe’s own defence capacity and industrial base. Long-term assistance should be strategic, effective and anchored in Europe’s ability to sustain security, resilience and defence production over time.”

The ECR Group reiterates that continued European unity, sustained support for Ukraine and firm pressure on Russia remain indispensable to achieving a just and lasting peace.