Ukraine funding: 3 European Commission options with Moscow warning on Kyiv’s position

13 November 2025, 9:29 AM

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Ukraine funding: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, presented three options to support Kyiv financially, while Moscow warns that halting negotiations could weaken Ukraine’s position and threaten regional stability.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is considering three options to finance Ukraine and meet Kyiv’s financial needs, noting that utilizing frozen Russian assets is the most effective measure to support Ukraine’s economy and defense.

Von der Leyen explained that the Commission has prepared a contingency plan that includes issuing debt on financial markets backed by the EU budget, in addition to bilateral financing agreements at the national level, to be implemented if the compensation loan linked to Russian assets fails.

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She stressed before the European Parliament that the EU is committed to long-term support for Ukraine, emphasizing that strengthened financing and political cooperation aim to reinforce Kyiv’s position and achieve sustainable peace in the region, while countering Russian attempts to buy time.

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Russian warning over Ukraine halting negotiations

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that Ukraine’s announcement to suspend negotiations with Moscow reflects Kyiv’s refusal to engage in dialogue, cautioning that this may place Ukraine in a weaker position. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Kyiv’s failure to honor prisoner exchange commitments indicates a lack of genuine interest in achieving peace.