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Re-integration of war veterans into civilian live is both a significant challenge for Ukraine and an opportunity for reconstruction of Ukrainian economy. Veterans are facing several difficulties in their reintegration into civilian life, depending on their educational background, military role, access to health care, including psychological assistance, gender as well as access to housing.
On 18 December 2025, the European Council reached an agreement to provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to cover financing needs of the country in 2026 and 2027. The EU will generate the funds through EU borrowing backed by the EU budget’s headroom. The agreement for the loan, taken under enhanced cooperation, will entail no financial obligations for Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and its Member States have mobilised around €150 billion in financial, military and humanitarian assistance to support Ukraine, according to statistics provided by the European Commission
Ukraine was granted EU candidate status in June 2022. Accession negotiations were opened in June 2024.
EU enlargement policy is a strong anchor for peace, democracy, prosperity, security and stability on our continent.
According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Military Balance 2022, the Belarusian army has roughly 48 000 troops (of which 6 150 in special operation forces) and a further 12 000 state border troops.