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Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas confirmed that there are currently obstacles within the European Union to approving a loan of around €90 billion for Ukraine.
According to her, despite ongoing efforts to resolve these issues, she cannot guarantee that a decision on disbursing the funds will be made in the near future. At the same time, discussions continue on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which is also linked to the EU’s overall support policy for Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that these “obstacles” essentially stem from the position of certain EU member states, particularly Hungary. According to him, Budapest is using its veto power to block decisions, making financial assistance to Ukraine more difficult.
The situation is connected to broader political tensions in Ukraine–Hungary relations, including issues related to Russian oil supplies. Hungary has been using its demands to restore energy flows as leverage in negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that delays in financing could affect preparations for the next heating season and the implementation of key state programs.
Thus, the main issue is not a lack of EU support, but the difficulty of reaching political consensus among all member states, which is delaying the decision on the loan.
