EU countries discuss extending financial aid to Ukraine after 2026 - Danish Minister of Economy
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The European Union is considering further financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026. Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose confirmed that this issue will be a priority during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council.
The European Union is discussing further financial assistance for Ukraine in the period after 2026. EU member states recognize the need for such assistance amid continued Russian aggression, said Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose before the start of the EU Council meeting on Economic and Financial Affairs in Brussels, writes UNN.
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We know that Ukraine will be funded until 2026, but we also know that funding will need to be found for the next period
Commenting on the informal dinner of EU economy and finance ministers on Monday, ahead of the EU Council meeting, where the issue of financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026 was discussed, Lose said that there was a "very good discussion" during which the parties discussed the possibilities for our state to receive everything it needs.
I believe that there is strong support for Ukraine within the European family at the moment
She emphasized that during Denmark's six-month presidency of the EU Council, her country will keep the issue of assistance to Ukraine "at the very top of the agenda" of ministerial meetings in any format.
The minister also clarified that it is currently about a general discussion of possible solutions and aid mechanisms. In addition, Lose did not comment on the opinions expressed during the informal dinner about the use of frozen Russian assets in aid packages to Ukraine.
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