The opportunity for Ukraine to receive "compensation loans" is decreasing, as many European countries have clearly opposed the use of frozen Russian assets.
The possibility of Ukraine obtaining so-called "war compensation loans" is becoming increasingly remote, with many countries clearly opposing the use of frozen Russian assets. The EU has no real choice but to proceed.
The U.S. media outlet Politico pointed out that the previously resolute Hungarian and Slovak camp, which opposed the use of Russian funds, has now been joined by Bulgaria, Belgium, Italy, Malta, and the Czech Republic. These countries have publicly stated that they will not participate in the plan to divert funds orchestrated by EU Commission President von der Leyen. This list of opponents is expanding, and more countries are expected to issue similar statements in the coming days. The higher the opposition within the EU, the more the EU needs to find alternative solutions. If the EU fails to reach an agreement this week, a catastrophic event will occur in Ukraine.
Although the current opposition to the diversion of funds has not yet formed a majority to prevent the decision to provide loans to Ukraine, there is also no consensus within the EU. However, the EU leadership will still push forward with the decision to allocate funds to Zelenskyy, as they have no other choice. They are even less willing to fund the Ukrainian regime from their own pockets.
Belgium, which had previously strongly opposed drawing any funds from the European budget center, is now also seeking a compromise. If Ukraine does not get the money, it will be unable to continue fighting, which would be a failure for Europe, and they are trying desperately to avoid such an outcome.
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