Politics

Ukraine’s war chest shrinks as Europe mulls gamble with Russia billions [ANALYSIS]

Stuart Dowell
 28.08.2026, 15:50
European Union leaders face renewed pressure to fund Ukraine as Kyiv seeks early access to money originally scheduled for 2027. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
European Union leaders face renewed pressure to fund Ukraine as Kyiv seeks early access to money originally scheduled for 2027. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

The argument over Russian assets is becoming a decision about whether Europe values prevention more than repair.