
European Union officials have expressed doubts about the effectiveness of financial assistance to Ukraine, comparing it to “watering the desert,” and demand that Kyiv describe its needs in detail before making decisions on further support.
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The EU is discussing financial support for Ukraine amid internal disputes over the union's budget.
Many European Union (EU) officials compare financial assistance to Ukraine to “watering the desert.” The French newspaper Le Monde reported this, citing sources.
“We have the impression that we are watering the desert,” an unnamed European diplomat told the publication.
It is noted that Kyiv’s demand to strengthen financial support is facing resistance in Brussels amid disputes over the coordination of the EU budget. According to the diplomat, the European Union will wait for a detailed description of its financial needs from Ukraine and only then will it make a decision.
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The EU will decide on further financial assistance to Ukraine after receiving a detailed report from Kyiv
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