European Commission: Kyiv has not asked EU for early funding to cover €27 billion defence budget shortfall

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Ukraine has not yet formally asked the European Commission to provide part of the €90 billion loan scheduled for 2027 ahead of time in 2026 to cover a €27 billion shortfall in its defence budget.

Source: European Pravda correspondent, citing European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho

Details: The Ukrainian authorities have not yet asked the European Commission to disburse part of the €90 billion loan early to cover the €27 billion shortfall in Ukraine's defence budget.

European Commission: Kyiv has not asked EU for early funding to cover €27 billion defence budget shortfall

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