https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-defense-fund-unblocked-and-with-it-new-support-for-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-defense-fund-unblocked-and-with-it-new-support-for-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-defense-fund-unblocked-and-with-it-new-support-for-ukraine#u87202Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:23:17 +0000European Union countries agreed to release long-stalled funds totaling €6.6 billion, equivalent to $7.53 billion, to support member states arming Ukraine. The unblocked defense fund arrives as seven people are killed in an attack in Kyiv. Alongside the financial release, Brussels is pressing Ukrainian authorities to bolster the rule of law and speed up democratic reforms amid a budget crunch. The newly available support aims to reinforce military capabilities against Russian forces, delivering a crucial package for Kyiv's defense efforts.Why it mattersThe European Union defense fund had f