**EU Gives Ukraine €4.1 Billion**
The European Union has given Ukraine nearly €4.1 billion in funding. This is part of a bigger program called the Ukraine Facility.
**Why Is The Funding Important?**
This funding helps Ukraine with its fight against corruption and modernizing its energy markets. It also shows progress on key reforms, even though the country is still dealing with war.
**What Are The Reforms About?**
Ukraine has been working on nine reform indicators. These include things like making it easier to do business, protecting the environment, and fighting corruption. Ukraine has done well enough in these areas to get a new payment from the EU.
**A Lot Of Funding Is Coming**
Over the next four years, up to €50 billion will be given to Ukraine to help with its recovery, rebuilding, and modernizing. This funding is tied to Ukraine’s progress on certain reforms and investments.
**Previous Payments Have Been Made**
In July 2024, the EU gave Ukraine its first payment of €4.2 billion. The head of the European Commission said this funding was needed because of the war in Ukraine.