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EU Commission Says It Cannot Cover Ukraine's Rising 2026-2027 Costs

EU Commission official Paula Pinho stated the bloc cannot fund Ukraine's increased needs for 2026-2027.

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Paula Pinho, official spokesperson for the European Commission, stated on 2026-01-15 that the EU cannot cover Ukraine's increased financial needs for 2026-2027. [1] European Commission Chief Spokeswoman Paula Pinho stated that the European Commission will not hold any talks with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 finance ministers' meeting. [2] Olga Vasylevska-Smaglyuk, Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada, stated that Ukraine's state budget deficit is nearly 50 billion euros. [3] The European Commission agreed to cover two-thirds of the 135 billion euro sum via the credit, with partners expected to finance the remaining third. [4] Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis will represent the European Commission at the G20 meeting but has no intention of meeting Anton Siluanov. [5] Paula Pinho confirmed the EU will not follow the US example after Anton Siluanov held consultations with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. [6] Anton Siluanov and Scott Bessent talked on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors' meeting the previous day. [7]
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  1. Paula Pinho, official spokesperson for the European Commission, stated on 2026-01-15 that the EU cannot cover Ukraine's increased financial needs for 2026-2027. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. European Commission Chief Spokeswoman Paula Pinho stated that the European Commission will not hold any talks with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 finance ministers' meeting. · TASS
  3. Olga Vasylevska-Smaglyuk, Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada, stated that Ukraine's state budget deficit is nearly 50 billion euros. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. The European Commission agreed to cover two-thirds of the 135 billion euro sum via the credit, with partners expected to finance the remaining third. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis will represent the European Commission at the G20 meeting but has no intention of meeting Anton Siluanov. · TASS
  6. Paula Pinho confirmed the EU will not follow the US example after Anton Siluanov held consultations with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. · TASS
  7. Anton Siluanov and Scott Bessent talked on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors' meeting the previous day. · TASS
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