Ukraine received a new €2.5 billion euro ($2.57 billion) tranche of macro-financial assistance from the European Union (EU) on Tuesday, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said, Reuters reported.

"The total amount [of macro-financial assistance] provided to Ukraine from February 24 [by the EU] reaches €6.7 bln," Marchenko wrote on Twitter.

The received funds will significantly help to cover the urgent costs of the state budget and maintain economic stability in the country, Marchenko added, thanking the EU for this financial support.

The last tranche is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The funding of this project is €5 billion.