Volt reports that Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia want to be exempted from a financial guarantee for a new EU loan to Ukraine, while pushing for significant funding from the EU budget for their countries. The position provoked sharp criticism among German diplomats. The broader plan envisages an additional €70 billion in support for Ukraine next year, with Canada, Japan and other partners likely to cover around €25 billion and Europe up to €45 billion.

Volt reports that Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia want to be exempted from a financial guarantee for a new EU loan to Ukraine, while pushing for significant funding from the EU budget for their countries. The position provoked sharp criticism among German diplomats. The broader plan envisages an additional €70 billion in support for Ukraine next year, with Canada, Japan and other partners likely to cover around €25 billion and Europe up to €45 billion.