Informal Meeting of Finance Ministers on Support to Ukraine

The meeting brought together Finance Ministers from key donor countries (Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States), representatives from the European Commission and NATO, as well as the Government of Ukraine. The purpose was to exchange views on how to strengthen and better coordinate medium-term financial support to Ukraine at a time when the country continues to face extraordinary fiscal pressures.

German Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil emphasized that all efforts for ending the war and continuing the support for Ukraine remain a top priority, even as the situation in the Middle East is drawing increasing public attention. He stressed the importance of closer coordination among major donors.

"By improving alignment and predictability in our bilateral contributions, we help reduce uncertainty and support more effective longer-term planning, both for Ukraine and for donor governments," Klingbeil said. At the same time, he reiterated the importance of maintaining momentum on key reforms in Ukraine.

Norwegian Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg emphasized that Ukraine's ability to safeguard economic stability and maintain essential state functions remains crucial.

"Predictable financial support from international partners is vital for Ukraine's resilience. Strengthening Ukraine must go hand in hand with limiting Russia's ability to fuel its war. It is crucial not to ease sanctions on Russia before real and lasting conditions that will hold the peace are met," Stoltenberg said.

Participants discussed the role of Finance Ministers in shaping stable and coherent financing arrangements and explored how bilateral and multilateral efforts can reinforce one another. The Ministers underlined the importance of maintaining strong cooperation with international financial institutions and of sending stabilising signals to markets through transparent and coordinated support frameworks.

The co-chairs expressed their appreciation to all participants for their valuable contributions and reaffirmed their commitment to continue working closely with partners to support Ukraine's economic and financial stability.