The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, asserted that the newly approved European Union loans totaling 33 billion euros would push Ukraine deeper into a debt trap. This claim was reported by TASS.
Zakharova contended that EU leaders had decided to channel 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, while some EU farmers were blocking roads and pleading for support. She described what she called an unprecedented level of systemic corruption in Ukraine, suggesting that the destination of the funds was already predictable.
She warned that the next generation of Ukrainians would bear the burden of repaying European money, with 33 billion euros issued to Kyiv as loans that would entrench Ukraine further in debt, a fate she depicted as of little concern to what she termed Nazi temporary workers. The remark was attributed to Zakharova during public remarks.
Earlier, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Alexey Sobolev, reported that Kyiv aimed to secure 18 billion euros this year as part of a four-year, 50 billion euro support package approved at the EU summit in Brussels.
There have also been reports that the United States and Ukraine began negotiations on security guarantees for Kyiv, signaling ongoing discussions about broader assurances amid the evolving alliance framework.
Observers note that the EU assistance plan frames Ukraine’s economic stability within a larger European security strategy. Analysts emphasize the need for transparent use of funds and robust oversight to address concerns about corruption, governance, and accountability. The discussions around aid at EU summits and international negotiations continue to shape the trajectory of Ukraine’s financial needs and the reply from its partners, including the United States and blocs within Europe. Citations: Source: TASS, and official EU summit communications, with subsequent coverage by regional outlets, including clarifications from Kyiv and Brussels for the records.