Ukraine

European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn support loan to Ukraine and approved defense procurement derogations to accelerate drone production.

European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn Ukraine support loan and fast-tracked defence procurement to scale drone output on 1 April 2026.

European Commission approved a €1.5bn EDIP work programme to expand EU defence production and support Ukraine, with funding for manufacturing, joint procurement, and innovation.

European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.

UK committed an extra £100m for Ukraine air defences, taking pledges to £600m in two months and sustaining £3bn annual support.

UK renews backing for Ukraine’s cyber defense and self-defense rights; summons Iran’s ambassador over espionage concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.

Tallinn Mechanism members pledged €302.6 million since Dec 2023 to strengthen Ukraine's civilian cyber defence amid ongoing Russian cyber attacks.

The UK condemned Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's self-defense, and outlined new international development reforms focused on fragile states.

UK condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine with rising civilian casualties; US highlights unique nature of Iran conflict amid Operation Epic Fury.