EU approved a €90 billion loan to fund Ukraine through end‑2027, marking the bloc’s primary financing role amid escalating conflict.
An additional €19 billion funding gap is projected for 2027, prompting concerns EU may need further multi‑billion loans soon.
President Zelensky welcomed EU aid but stressed need for U.S. high‑end interceptors and intelligence, which the EU cannot currently supply.
Energy price volatility from the Iran war and rising nationalist pressure in France and Germany threaten long‑term consensus on aid.