The European Union meets to discuss raising 90 billion euros for Ukraine, but faces opposition from Belgium and Hungary.

The European Union is preparing to decide how to raise 90 billion euros to support Ukraine in the period 2026-2027, in the context of pressures from the United States for a quick agreement between Ukraine and Russia. Thursday's summit in Brussels is seen as a crucial moment for European leaders, who have the opportunity to strengthen their influence.

There are two main options: the first proposes using the frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia to provide Ukraine with an interest-free loan, while the second option is a joint loan on financial markets. However, the proposal for a loan based on Russian assets faces significant resistance from Belgium, the main custodian of these assets.

Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to find a quick solution for financing Ukraine.