Bart De Wever warns of nearly exhausted EU resources for Kyiv support

Belgian government leader Bart De Wever drew attention to the critical state of funding for Kyiv's military efforts. According to him, the funds allocated to date are on the verge of exhaustion.

Appeal to European partners

Speaking on the eve of the European Union summit, the Belgian Prime Minister addressed his colleagues from other member states of the bloc. He emphasised the need not only for verbal support but also for concrete actions.

«Зеленський, найімовірніше, подивиться всім в очі і скаже: дякую за 90 мільярдів, але ці гроші незабаром закінчаться, адже війна коштує надзвичайно дорого. Чи готові ви, як європейська сім’я, як і раніше бажати і мати змогу підкріплювати слова реальними справами, підтримувати Україну та забезпечувати роботу українського суспільства і оборони?» — зазначив Барт Де Вевер. (Zelensky will probably look everyone in the eye and say: thank you for the 90 billion, but this money will run out soon, because the war is extremely expensive. Are you, as the European family, still willing and able to back up words with real deeds, to support Ukraine and ensure the functioning of Ukrainian society and defence?) — stated Bart De Wever.

EU position on new programmes

Previously, EU representatives informed that no new aid packages for Ukraine are currently planned, despite existing budgetary constraints. The bloc is calling on Kyiv to carry out reforms to access already agreed financial resources.