https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-turns-page-on-ukraine-s-27bn-deficit-says-all-needs-are-coveredContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-turns-page-on-ukraine-s-27bn-deficit-says-all-needs-are-coveredhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-turns-page-on-ukraine-s-27bn-deficit-says-all-needs-are-covered#u99467Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:21:08 +0000The European Commission confirmed on Thursday that Ukraine's financial and military requirements for 2026 are fully covered, effectively addressing a $27 billion deficit. Despite this assurance, the EU has rejected Kyiv's request for urgent loan payments and is demanding reforms. To secure different funding, Ukraine must complete 25 resolutions by October 15 to avoid losing a portion of $29.5 billion in foreign aid. Meanwhile, the EU and Ukraine have agreed to accelerate a 45 billion euro loan payout scheduled for 2027.Why it mattersUkraine faces surging war costs and a dwindling war