The European Union will reportedly reduce the initial disbursement of its 90-billion-euro loan package to Ukraine. According to sources cited by Euractiv, the first tranche will be smaller than originally planned. Critically, the EU has decided to exclude funding for military expenditures from this initial payment. This decision signals a shift in the EU’s approach to financial aid for Ukraine, prioritizing non-military support in the immediate term. The overall 90-billion-euro package remains in place, intended to support Ukraine’s economy over the next four years. EU officials have not publicly detailed the exact amount of the reduction or the rationale behind excluding military funding at this stage. This move follows ongoing debate among member states regarding the nature and allocation of financial assistance to Ukraine.