EU to urge Canada and UK to boost aid to Ukraine to cover €70 billion gap

The European Union is preparing to persuade Canada and the United Kingdom to substantially increase their assistance to Ukraine. The aim is to cover a €70 billion funding shortfall that Kyiv will face in 2027, as the country continues to deal with Russia's full-scale war.

The report suggests the EU does not want to cover the gap alone and is seeking additional contributions from allies outside the bloc. According to Politico, Canada and the UK are the countries the European Union plans to approach with this request.

The source does not specify how much the EU hopes to receive from each country, nor the timeline or format of the talks. It also does not say how the gap would be filled if partners do not raise their aid.

The news indicates that Ukraine's financing for 2027 is not yet secured and that discussions about it are already being prepared.