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POLITICS & POLICY • EUROPEAN UNION AND UKRAINE

EU seeks to direct unused defence loans toward Ukraine projects

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The European Commission has reopened €21.3 billion in unused defence loans and is encouraging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine. The Commission cannot require governments to direct the money to Kyiv, according to Euronews.

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The proposal could affect European defence procurement and support for Ukraine, a U.S. partner; the report does not identify a direct U.S. funding commitment or other immediate U.S. effect.