Ukraine in Davos and Abu Dhabi: What the New Statements Mean for the War and the Future
Against the backdrop of increasing Russian attacks, with more missiles and drones used in a week than before, Ukrainian diplomacy is working on several fronts. President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos was sharp. He compared the European Union to 'a salad that is now being eaten by the administration of Donald Trump, generously seasoned with eastern spices.'
This criticism came against the backdrop of Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka's statement that 'the first economic preferences from Ukraine's accession to the European Union will be received in 10 years.' This perspective raises questions about the immediate benefits of eurointegration in wartime conditions.
Negotiations in Abu Dhabi and Economic Challenges
At the same time, negotiations are ongoing in Abu Dhabi, where, according to analysts, the issue of elections in Ukraine has been removed from the agenda. Economic challenges remain critical:
- To cover the budget deficit in 2026, attracting funds totaling 2.8 trillion hryvnias may be required.
- The closest funding from the EU is expected no earlier than April-May.
Meanwhile, the EU plans to allocate 60 billion euros for the development of its own military-industrial complex. The energy crisis, which has led to electricity and heating outages, may become a subject of discussion on February 1 – referring to a possible air truce or a moratorium on strikes against energy facilities.
At the same time, NABU has opened a case against former SBU head Ivan Bakanov, indicating the continuation of internal anti-corruption processes.