The European Commission is reluctant to reopen the sensitive debate on financial support for Ukraine, despite growing doubts about whether the €90 billion loan agreed by leaders last year will last until the end of 2027, as originally conceived.
Brussels intends to disburse €45 billion this year and €45 billion next year. So far, €3.2 billion in budgetary aid and €8.35 billion in military aid have been paid out.
"In terms of longevity, that is what is foreseen: that this €90 billion loan should be disbursed (over) the two years," Paula Pinho, the Commission's chief spokesperson, said on Tuesday in response to a Euronews question.
"It's important to remember that these disbursements are also linked to the reforms that are being introduced in Ukraine, and this is, of course, a critical aspect," she added.
"We are focused now on what is already a very ambitious disbursement plan, and for the moment that's where our focus lies."
