Ireland to allocate €40m in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Helen McEntee, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, has announced an additional €40 million in financial support for Ukraine in response to Russia's war, with an additional €40 million in humanitarian and long-term development assistance to be provided this year.

Source: Ireland's foreign ministry in a comment to journalists, as reported by European Pravda

Details: McEntee made the announcement during an official visit to Ukraine, where she met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Quote: "We have seen first-hand the impact of this war in our own communities, as families have opened their homes and hearts to those fleeing violence. This funding is about standing by those same families and ensuring that people in Ukraine have the support they need to survive, to rebuild, and to live with dignity."

Details: The new funding complements the €25 million announced in February for rebuilding Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, bringing Ireland's total support this year to €65 million.

"This marks Ireland's largest humanitarian and development contribution to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, and a significant increase on the €35 million provided in 2025," Ireland's foreign ministry said.

Quote: "This additional funding will provide practical, targeted assistance to those who need it most, children, families, and those living in frontline areas, while also supporting Ukraine's long-term recovery and its path towards EU membership."

Details: The assistance will be delivered through a number of trusted partners, including UN agencies and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, ensuring that aid reaches those most in need.

"The €40 million announced today includes over €26 million in humanitarian assistance and almost €14 million in long-term development and peacebuilding support," the foreign ministry reports.

A total of €2 million from this funding package will be allocated to Moldova to help address challenges related to the war in Ukraine.

Background:

• Norway is increasing its support for UN operations assisting displaced persons in Ukraine and beyond as a result of Russia's war, allocating NOK 260 million (over US$26.8 million).
• Meanwhile, the Swedish government has allocated an additional support package for Ukraine in 2026 worth more than €22 million.

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