No decision was taken at the meeting, but the proposal is expected to be a key agenda item at the European Council summit on Thursday. A weekend statement from Belgium, Italy, Bulgaria and Malta called on EU institutions to explore alternative funding options instead of—or alongside—the asset-backed loan. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas dismissed Russian threats, saying unity makes Europe stronger. Poland backed the reparations loan proposal, with Secretary of State Marcin Buszewski saying Kyiv must secure financing for at least the next six months to maintain public services and defense support. EU leaders are also expected to take up Ukraine’s accession track at the summit, reflecting ongoing discussions about Kyiv’s progress toward eventual EU membership and associated political, legal and economic reforms.
