The European Union is tying its €90 billion loan to Ukraine to compliance with rule-of-law and anti-corruption requirements, according to materials published by the European Council.
The key conditions are described as anti-corruption measures, transparency in the work of state institutions, and accountability in the use of the funds provided.
Access to the financing also depends on a financial strategy that Ukraine itself must prepare. The document is then assessed by the European Commission, and only a positive opinion opens the way to receiving the funds.
The disbursement of tranches will be directly tied to the implementation of that strategy.
Separate restrictions apply to the use of part of the funds, particularly for defense procurement. Financing in this area is allowed only for countries and companies that meet EU requirements or have special agreements with the bloc.
At the same time, an exception is предусмотрено in cases of urgent need. If the required weapons are unavailable from European or partner manufacturers, special mechanisms may be used to widen the pool of eligible suppliers. In such cases, the funds may also be used, among other things, to purchase weapons from the United States.