Von der Leyen promises that Ukraine will receive €90 billion from EU: "We will deliver"

Providing €90 billion in loans to Ukraine in 2026–2027 is a top priority for the European Union, and the funds will be delivered despite difficulties in securing their approval.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, promised that Ukraine would receive €90 billion from the EU despite Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's veto.

"What Ukraine needs now is, first and foremost, sustained financial support. As you know, this is why we proposed a €90 billion loan to finance Ukraine's needs. And you have all seen the challenges we have faced in getting this over the line," von der Leyen said.

She expressed frustration that the loan had not been approved even after all 27 leaders agreed to it at the EU leaders' summit in December 2025.

"I can assure you that we will, in this case, deliver on our commitments. Because our credibility and, more importantly, our security is at stake," the European Commission president stressed.

According to von der Leyen, providing funding to Ukraine is a top priority and an absolutely clear matter for the EU.

"We will deliver this €90 billion loan," Ursula von der Leyen said.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán said he would block the €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine until transit through the Druzhba pipeline is restored. Hungary's energy minister also warned that the country would take legal action if the transit is not resumed within three days.

Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico indicated that he could follow Hungary's example and block the EU loan to Ukraine if Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party loses the elections.