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The European Union is already discussing the issue of continued financial support for Ukraine beyond 2026, recognizing the need for such assistance in the context of Russian aggression.
This was stated by Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose to journalists ahead of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, July 8.
“We know that Ukraine is financed until 2026, but we also know that we will need to find funding for the period beyond that,” the minister said.
Commenting on the informal dinner of EU finance and economy ministers held on Monday evening, where the topic of post-2026 financial aid for Ukraine was discussed, Lose said that a “very good discussion” took place, during which parties explored “options to ensure that Ukraine receives everything it needs.”
“I believe there is currently strong support for Ukraine within the European family,” the Danish finance minister added.
She emphasized that during Denmark’s six-month presidency of the EU Council, her country will keep support for Ukraine “at the very top of the agenda” in all ministerial meetings, regardless of format.
When asked by journalists whether specific figures for future EU aid had already been discussed, the minister responded that talks are still at the stage of general discussion regarding possible solutions and support mechanisms.
She also declined to comment on ideas raised during the informal dinner about using frozen Russian assets in aid packages for Ukraine.
