EU Postpones Loan for Ukraine of 140 Billion Euros: What is the Reason

According to hvylya.net: The European Union has delayed consideration of the possibility of granting Ukraine a large loan due to Russian assets. This move is considered extremely complex due to significant legal risks and a lack of unity among EU countries.

'We are not ready. This is unprecedented. We are doing this for the first time, so we are in territory that needs to be studied very carefully to account for all possible consequences'

The postponed loan was supposed to meet Ukraine's financial needs for two years, but Belgium opposed this idea, justifying its discussions with possible negative consequences. Hadja Lahbib called on other EU countries to support and align their positions.

Belgium's Position and Further Actions

Lahbib emphasized the necessity of careful consideration regarding Russian assets and urged caution in decisions. She also highlighted the importance of a unified position among EU countries for further progress on this issue.

Ukraine may not receive significant credit due to risks associated with Russian assets, the protection of which is guaranteed by international law. It is important for EU countries to align their actions and find a common solution to this issue.