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EU Reparations Loan proposal for Ukraine

The Commission's proposed Reparations Loan for Ukraine referred to at the October 2025 European Council.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Europe and its partners will keep the pressure high on Russia.”

    Von der Leyen pledges to keep the pressure high on Russia and pledges to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes.

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    Good discussions at EUCO, starting with Ukraine. Europe and its partners will keep the pressure high on Russia. And stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Commission will present options for the Reparations Loan and take the work forward. link.europa.eu/NFDFdb

    On maintaining pressure on Russia following discussions at EUCO.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry.”

    Von der Leyen proposes solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry and states proposals give Ukrainians the means to defend themselves.

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    With today's proposals, we can give Ukrainians the means to defend themselves. And take forward peace talks from a position of strength. We are putting forward solutions to support Ukraine's budget and strengthen its defence industry. → link.europa.eu/wRCxwG

    On new proposals to support Ukraine

    BlueskyFull record
  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “the EU remains ironclad in its support for Ukraine.”

    Von der Leyen reaffirms that the EU remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine and states that financing proposals are on the table.

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    As peace talks are ongoing, the EU remains ironclad in its support for Ukraine. Our financing proposals are on the table. The goal is a strong Ukraine, on the battlefield & at the negotiating table. We reaffirmed to President Zelenskyy that the EU remains steadfast and committed to its principles

    On ongoing peace talks and support for Ukraine.

    BlueskyFull record
  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We agreed that we will find a solution today.”

    Von der Leyen states covering Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 to 2027 is essential and confirms that a solution will be found today.

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    This EUCO comes at a decisive time. We have one ultimate goal: peace for Ukraine through strength. And covering Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026-27 is essential for that. Two proposals are on the table. We agreed that we will find a solution today.

    On finding a solution for Ukraine's financial needs.

    BlueskyFull record
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