European Union promised to continue financing Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, guaranteeing stable financial support for Kyiv in its confrontation Russian aggression. This was announced at the summit EU V Brussels.
According to the final communiqué, the allies intend to ensure sustainable financing of the Ukrainian budget and military needs. However, the question of providing Ukraine with a loan in the amount 140 billion euros due to frozen Russian assets was postponed again – this time until December.
The summit document states that European Commission must “as soon as possible” present possible options for using these funds. It is noted that the legal side of the issue remains complex, since the confiscation of state assets of another country could create a dangerous precedent.
Speaking to EU leaders, Vladimir Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine needs these funds as soon as possible. “We need this money in 2026, and it is better if it comes immediately at the beginning of the year. But not everything depends on us,” said the President of Ukraine.
The initiative is being actively promoted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz And European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. However, some countries are primarily Hungary, Slovakia and Austria — express doubts about the legality of using Russian assets without a decision of the UN Security Council.
Brussels does not rule out that by December it may be agreed hybrid option – for example, using profits from frozen assets rather than the funds themselves. Meanwhile, the European Commission is preparing a new scheme for the distribution of financial assistance to Kyiv for 2026–2027 in order to ensure predictable and controlled financing without violating international standards.
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