Kyiv, February 26, 2026: Ukraine’s international partners have announced a new wave of military, humanitarian and energy support, underscoring sustained backing for Kyiv as the war continues and pressure mounts on Russia through expanded sanctions.
Among the latest commitments, Sweden pledged more than $1.5 billion in military assistance, while Norway allocated $1.2 billion to support joint drone production with Ukraine. Denmark announced €510 million in military aid for 2026, alongside €120 million for humanitarian relief and energy support.
Additional contributions include Finland providing €20 million in humanitarian aid and 52 power generators, while Lithuania committed 30 MANPADS missiles and at least €100 million for defence co-production. Estonia and Latvia each pledged €11 million and €10 million, respectively, to the PURL programme, and Iceland contributed €200,000 for energy equipment.
The United Kingdom announced a comprehensive support package, including £20 million for energy assistance, £5.7 million in humanitarian aid, and £30 million aimed at strengthening resilience and supporting war crimes accountability. Canada committed CAD 2 billion in military aid, 400 armoured vehicles, and CAD 20 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. New Zealand pledged $4.8 million in humanitarian and recovery assistance, while Croatia announced €1.5 million for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, €500,000 in equipment, and €1.5 million for demining machines.
At the NB8 Summit, Nordic and Baltic leaders collectively pledged nearly €12.5 billion in defence assistance for Ukraine this year.
In parallel, several countries unveiled new sanctions against Russia. The United Kingdom announced its largest sanctions package since 2022, targeting oil and gas revenues and Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. Australia imposed sanctions on 180 individuals and entities as well as shadow fleet vessels, while Canada sanctioned 21 individuals, 53 entities and 100 vessels. New Zealand introduced its 34th sanctions package. Australia, Canada and New Zealand also agreed to lower the oil price cap to $44.1 per barrel.
On the diplomatic front, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution titled “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”, with 107 countries voting in favour.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen also agreed on the participation of the European Commission in implementing Ukraine’s updated energy strategy. Von der Leyen announced a €920 million initiative under the “Repair, Rebuild, Restart” plan to help stabilise and modernise Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
