The Ukrainian authorities remain optimistic about receiving a reparations loan from the European Union, despite a recent corruption scandal in the energy sector. According to the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Andriy Pyshny, there are all grounds for a positive decision regarding the provision of this financial support.
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“It seems to me that there are all the necessary arguments to convince everyone whose approval is needed for this decision to be made as soon as possible”
The Corruption Scandal Did Not Affect Loan Negotiations
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka stated at the Food from Ukraine food security summit that the situation surrounding the corruption scandal involving President Volodymyr Zelensky’s entourage did not impact consultations regarding the provision of a reparations loan to Ukraine.
Plans for International Financial Support
According to the baseline scenario, Ukraine expects to receive over $45 billion in international financial aid in 2026. As noted by Andriy Pyshny, from 2022 to 2024, the country has already attracted $162 billion in external support. For 2027, an additional $39 billion is projected.
However, according to the Ministry of Finance, Ukraine’s external financing deficit for 2026-2027 is approximately $61 billion. In 2025, the volume of external aid had already reached $45 billion.
Despite this, Hungary continues to urge the European Union to halt funding for Ukraine in light of the corruption investigation in the energy sector.