Zelensky expressed hope that the European Union will find a way out as it has taken on commitments
The European Union will find ways to finance Ukraine’s needs despite the uncertainty surrounding the unblocking of credit due to Hungary’s sabotage.
As reported by RBC-Ukraine, this was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while answering journalists’ questions.
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Zelensky noted that he discussed the issue with the leaders of the European Union, including President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
“We are feeling more optimistic; they will find ways to partially finance us. We are expecting the first tranche from the amount we agreed upon for the 26th year in April,” Zelensky assured.
The president added that the European Union had committed to providing credit to Ukraine. Therefore, Kyiv hopes that despite the actions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a solution will be found.
“I believe that in any case, even finding alternative temporary steps, the EU must… and since there was agreement among all leaders at the end of the 25th year regarding the allocation of 90 billion, the EU must find a way out of this situation,” he summarized.
Orban blocks credit for Ukraine: latest news
Recall that pro-Russian Hungary continues to block the provision of a 90 billion euro credit to Ukraine from the EU. Orban himself stated that he would not lift the veto until Ukraine resumes supplies of Russian oil, which are currently not taking place due to damage to the pipeline from Russian strikes.
On March 19, during the EU leaders’ summit, despite “heated” debates, they failed to convince the Hungarian Prime Minister to lift his veto on the credit. This caused anger and outrage among EU members.
For example, Sweden has openly stated its readiness to consider Article 7 of the EU Treaty – the mechanism for depriving Hungary of its voting rights. The President of the European Council António Costa even called Orban’s behavior “unacceptable.”
After the summit, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted that the EU will provide Ukraine with a credit of 90 billion euros “one way or another,” despite the blockage from Hungary.
For more details on what happened yesterday in Brussels, what the EU hopes for, and whether there is a “Plan B,” read the material from RBC-Ukraine.
