Фицо назвал ошибкой Германии финансирование украинского конфликта

According to Українська правда, citing the Financial Times, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz linked Berlin's approval of the EU budget for 2028–2034 to a commitment by all member states to finance Ukraine in 2027 and beyond. RBC-Ukraine reports the same threat, describing it as a block on approving the next seven-year EU budget unless all bloc countries agree to support Ukraine.

According to LENTA.RU, also citing the Financial Times, Merz wrote a letter to the head of the European Commission threatening to block the next EU budget if all member states do not commit to funding Ukraine. Belta reports that the letter was addressed to European Council president António Costa and demanded agreement on financial aid for Ukraine, which it says faces a shortfall of 70 billion euros next year.

RIA Novosti, in a separate piece, frames the moment as one in which European leaders risk a difficult holiday season with four unresolved political problems, including agreeing the EU budget and finding a further 45 billion euros.

How different countries cover it

Ukraine

Ukrainian outlets Українська правда and РБК-Україна report, citing the Financial Times, that Merz threatens to block the EU budget unless all countries support Ukraine. Sources: Українська правда, РБК-Україна

Russia

LENTA.RU reports the Merz ultimatum citing the Financial Times and describes a letter to the EU leadership; РИА Новости frames EU leaders as facing a difficult end of year over budget and Ukraine problems. Sources: LENTA.RU, РИА Новости

Belarus

Белта reports that Merz wrote to European Council president António Costa demanding agreement on Ukraine funding, citing a projected 70 billion euro shortfall. Sources: Белта

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