United to win: Ireland increases support for Ukraine, allocating additional €40 million in aid
During her official trip, McEntee met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. According to the Irish side, the new package aims to:
This latest commitment builds on the 25 million euros Ireland pledged in February for the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, bringing Ireland's total assistance for Ukraine this year to 65 million euros.
According to the Irish Foreign Ministry, this is the largest amount Ireland has provided to Ukraine for humanitarian and development aid since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. For comparison, Ireland allocated 35 million euros to Ukraine in 2025.
The new funds will support children, families, and residents of frontline regions, as well as long-term reconstruction projects and efforts to advance Ukraine's European integration.
Assistance will be delivered through international organizations such as UN agencies and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
"The 40 million euros announced today includes more than 26 million euros for humanitarian assistance and nearly €14 million for long-term development and peacebuilding support," the ministry reported.
Background
Additionally, Ireland will provide 2 million euros in aid to Moldova to help the country cope with the impact of the war in Ukraine.
This commitment follows recent European support for Ukraine, including the Team Europe initiative's delivery of vehicles, generators, and construction equipment to Ukrzaliznytsia, and the EU's separate allocation of 80 million euros in funding from proceeds on frozen Russian assets.
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