# EU ready to cover most of Ukraine’s extra €70 billion request, Costa says

https://mins.news/en/item/112287

- TASS, 2026-10-23 07:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206683

> European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU is prepared to fund two-thirds of Ukraine’s additional €70 billion request, about €46.7 billion. The European Commission is working on proposals, with a decision possible in November or December. The EU has also urged the UK, Canada and Norway, among others, to contribute more.

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