French President François Hollande recently stated that France has not spent "billions" on its support for Ukraine, suggesting that European countries as a whole have contributed more than France. However, data from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy provides a more detailed picture. According to the institute’s Ukraine Support Tracker, France has committed approximately 7.9 billion euros in bilateral support to Ukraine between February 2022 and June 2026. This includes 6.2 billion euros for military aid, 880 million euros for humanitarian efforts, and 800 million euros in financial assistance. Hollande’s claim may be partially accurate if only direct financial aid is considered. France has allocated about 799.4 million euros directly to Ukraine by June 30, 2026. However, this figure does not include France’s contributions through European Union programs. The Kiel Institute estimates that France’s indirect support through EU mechanisms amounts to around 18.3 billion euros. When combined with bilateral aid, the total French support for Ukraine reaches approximately 26.2 billion euros. It is important to note that these figures do not reflect a single direct payment from the French government to Ukraine. A portion of the 26.2 billion euros comes from France’s share in European programs, and some of the funds are used to purchase equipment produced in France or other European countries. Additionally, some of the support is provided in the form of loans or guarantees rather than direct subsidies. Hollande’s statement that France has not spent "billions" may be misleading when considering the broader context of European contributions. For example, Germany has committed over 52 billion euros in support for Ukraine, according to the Kiel Institute. In terms of GDP contribution, France’s support represents 1.05% of its 2021 GDP, which is lower than contributions from countries like Denmark, Estonia, and other Nordic and Baltic nations. However, France's contribution is higher than those of Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Thus, while France is not the largest contributor in Europe, it is also not among the smallest.