The most recent development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is the European Union's approval of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, as reported by The Frontier Post. This financial package is intended to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 and 2027, following the cessation of military aid from the United States after President Donald Trump's return to office in early 2025. The EU's decision comes amid a backdrop of reduced military aid, which fell to €36 billion in 2025, a 14% decrease from the previous year. The Kiel Institute highlights that Northern and Western European countries have shouldered the majority of this burden, contributing 95% of military aid, despite representing a smaller portion of the EU's GDP. This shift underscores Europe's increased role in supporting Ukraine, with initiatives like NATO's PURL program facilitating the purchase of US weapons for Ukraine, valued at €3.7 billion in 2025.