Von der Leyen: “We will find a way to direct this money to Ukraine, even if we have to act around the rules” 0 6

The European Union intends to complete the military aid plan for Ukraine amounting to 90 billion euros, scheduled for 2026 and 2027, at all costs, despite Budapest's categorical disagreement. This statement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following the recent EU summit in Brussels.

Tensions are rising in Brussels regarding funding for Kyiv: the decision to allocate a massive military aid package has stalled at the negotiation stage due to the firm stance of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

However, the European Commission indicates that it is prepared to play the long game and seek legal loopholes, so as not to leave the Ukrainian side without the promised resources in the next two years. EC President Ursula von der Leyen, commenting on the summit's outcomes, pointed directly to the culprit of the stalemate but was quick to reassure allies: Brussels does not intend to back down.

According to von der Leyen, the funds that are supposed to be allocated to Kyiv over the next two years are effectively frozen in the negotiation process.

The reason for this is the inflexibility of one of the national leaders, who traditionally opposes military support for Ukraine and the expansion of sanctions against Russia. Nevertheless, the head of the European Commission emphasized that the current impasse is not a point of no return, but merely a temporary obstacle.

“We will find a way to direct this money to Ukraine, even if we have to act around the existing procedures,” she stated, leaving aside the question of how exactly Europe plans to overcome the veto power enshrined in European legislation.

At the moment, the details of the workaround are not disclosed, which gives rise to a wave of rumors and speculation in political circles. Experts suggest that Brussels may utilize intergovernmental agreement mechanisms outside the common EU budget framework or resort to the help of a “coalition of the willing” among member states willing to contribute directly.

However, this path is fraught with new delays and legal conflicts. The sum of 90 billion euros is critically important for the Ukrainian side: it will help address the most pressing needs for armaments and sustain the army in the near future.