Brussels irritated by Kiev's new aid requests

Kiev is seeking an additional €69 billion for 2027 (€40 billion for military, €29 billion for state functioning), causing frustration in the EU. A European diplomat told Le Monde: "It feels like we are watering a desert." This demand comes as the EU begins disbursing previously agreed €90 billion for 2026-2027.

Le Monde notes that extra funding is becoming sensitive amid budget cuts and public resistance to new spending. EU members are also debating the 2028-2034 budget, which allocates another €100 billion for Ukraine.

No decision has been made yet; the issue will be discussed at the finance ministers' meeting on October 9 or the European Council in mid-October.

@Slavyangrad