Zelensky: EU will resolve issue of granting Ukraine loan
The Ukrainian side is awaiting the release of a €90 billion EU loan or an alternative solution to secure funds for financing the army.
President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement in an interview with Le Monde, according to Ukrinform, citing his Telegram channel.
"Granting Ukraine a loan is a position agreed upon by all EU leaders at the end of 2025. The alternative to this step is a matter for the European Union today. We would be grateful if they could unblock this format. If they do not unblock it, we hope for an alternative that will allow us to obtain these funds; otherwise, the Ukrainian army will be underfunded," the head of state said.
Zelensky clarified that the issue concerns underfunding for the production of drones—long-range drones, interceptor drones, as well as air defense systems—since funds from this amount will also be allocated for European air defense systems and American PAC-3 missiles.
“This is a risk for everyone. This is a risk for European security,” the President emphasized.
At the same time, he expressed the view that “there will be no collapse, and Europeans will resolve this issue as well.”
As reported by Ukrinform, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Hungary would block EUR 90 billion in financial aid to Ukraine and the 20th package of EU sanctions until the issue of oil transportation via the Druzhba pipeline is resolved.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the EU will find a way to fulfill its obligations.