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Slovakia and Hungary reject 70 billion euro EU aid package for Ukraine
Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic have signaled their refusal to participate in a proposed 70 billion euro European Union financial support package for Ukraine. The request was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels to address projected budget shortfalls and defense needs for 2027.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that while his country will not join the collective EU financing mechanism, Bratislava will continue to support Kyiv through bilateral cooperation. This includes assistance in areas such as energy network synchronization, road infrastructure, logistics, and educational projects. Fico also emphasized a preference for peace negotiations over increased war funding.
The proposed 70 billion euro package follows a previously approved 90 billion euro loan intended to support Ukraine through 2027. While several Central European nations have opted out of these large-scale collective loans, they have not blocked the approval of such measures by other member states. Zelensky noted that the war is expected to cost Ukraine 155 billion euro in the coming year, highlighting the critical need for sustained international financial assistance.
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Andrej Babiš · Emmanuel Macron · European Union · Robert Fico · Slovakia · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelensky
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis signaled that his country would not join the additional financing package. www.upday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Slovakia intends to continue cooperation with Ukraine through bilateral channels such as energy, logistics, and education. fr.businessam.be · businessam.be · www.upday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The EU previously approved a 90 billion euro loan to assist Ukraine. fr.businessam.be · novini247.com · www.upday.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Slovakia will not participate in the 70 billion euro EU support package for Ukraine. fr.businessam.be · novini247.com · businessam.be · news.yam.md · www.upday.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Hungary will not participate in the 70 billion euro EU support package for Ukraine. fr.businessam.be · novini247.com · businessam.be · www.upday.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Volodymyr Zelensky requested an additional 70 billion euro support package for Ukraine's 2027 defense and resilience needs. dakowski.pl · fr.businessam.be · novini247.com · businessam.be · www.upday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The war is projected to cost Ukraine 155 billion euro next year. www.upday.com