Fico: Slovakia and Hungary will not join the additional assistance ЄС Kiev for 2027 year

Slovakia and Hungary will not take part in the ЄС initiative on additional financing for Ukraine in 70 billion euros for 2027 year, as previously requested in Kiev

His words are quoted by Dennik N.

Fico said that Bratislava wants to support Kiev in other ways. As examples, he cited the sphere of education, information and energy connections. According to him, Budapest also adheres to this position.

At the same time, the Slovak Prime Minister said that "небезпечно" would link negotiations on the future budget with the financing of Ukraine.

What we know about the financing of Ukraine in 2026

During the negotiations 1 October, the Ukrainian side and representatives of the European Union assessed the country's financial needs and concluded that additional funds from international partners to cover the costs in 2026 are not currently required.

Earlier, Ukraine and ЄС issued a joint statement, which announced the coordination of mechanisms for financing state expenditures and defense needs of Ukraine by the end of the year.

In addition, 7 October the European Union has transferred to Ukraine 1,2 billion euros program Ukraine Support Loan. This money should be directed to support the defense sector.

16 October Володимир Зеленський Address to Leaders ЄС Ask for at least70 Billions of additional funding 2027 year. Following the meeting, the European Council instructed the European Commission to prepare a proposal on how to close this deficit.