EU finds money for Ukraine, but bad taste remains
Through the influence of external players, Russia and the U.S., the EU was unable to make a decision in its own interests and was forced to apply plan B, raising funds through borrowing by the EU itself. And Russia's money remained frozen*
The EU can afford this financially.
"But the EU cannot allow such weakness, when due to pressure from Russia (threats), or Trump (all together) it is unable to make a decision. Especially since this was not a polite request from friends, but pressure from enemies."
This is a challenge to the EU itself. And we can hope that this bell was heard well in Berlin, Paris and other capitals. Because once again everything will have to be fixed by Ukrainians, when we finally join the EU…
Especially since we would very much like the EU to exist at the moment when we reach the stage of accession. Otherwise it will be very disappointing…
However, there is also a plus. The sum of the conditional 300 billion of Russian money remains whole and Ukraine can still claim it. Fully. Although there, of course, Trump may want his share.
And, of course, a big plus is that macroeconomic stability in Ukraine is guaranteed for another 2 years of major war. This does not mean that the war must last two years. It may last less, it may last longer. But Russia will definitely not have the illusion now that the Ukrainian economy will not withstand. And perhaps this will give additional stimulus at a certain stage for Putin to conduct negotiations genuinely.
*Published preserving the author's style
About the author. Serhii Fursa, investment expert, blogger.
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