The Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

This law establishes a Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism to provide financial assistance to Ukraine, using profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine repay loans. The EU will provide up to €45 billion through this mechanism, with €35 billion as macro-financial assistance.

The primary beneficiary is Ukraine, which will receive significant financial support to address its urgent needs arising from the ongoing war. The EU budget will also be affected, as the mechanism relies on specific financial arrangements.

A key change is that Ukraine will not directly repay the macro-financial assistance loan; instead, repayments will be covered by profits generated from immobilized Russian assets. The loan terms align with the existing Ukraine Facility, and repayment is expected over 45 years.

The aim is to have this assistance released by the end of 2024, requiring a swift adoption process. Ukraine must meet certain preconditions, including effective democratic mechanisms and respect for human rights, to receive the funds.