The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, today announced a new €125 million package of bilateral support to Ukraine for 2026.
According to the Irish government, the package aims to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian attacks and support the protection and recovery of critical infrastructure.
“The people of Ireland stand with Ukraine and its people in the face of Russia's immoral and unprovoked war of aggression. It is devastating to see first-hand the impact of Russia's campaign of aerial attacks targeting Ukraine's towns and cities. The support announced today will help Ukraine defend itself from these attacks and save civilians lives. It will also help Ukraine prepare for the winter to come, protecting and repairing energy infrastructure,” Martin said.
The package includes €100 million in funding for priority non-lethal military equipment for Ukraine.
An additional €25 million will support the recovery and protection of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, with a focus on the energy sector ahead of the winter season.
Since February 2022, Ireland has provided Ukraine with more than €550 million in support. This includes over €254 million in humanitarian and stabilization assistance, more than €200 million in military support, and €94 million in non-lethal military assistance through the European Peace Facility (EPF).
