# Europe shocked by Zelensky’s request for an additional €70 billion for Ukraine, newspaper reports

https://mins.news/en/item/106619

- TASS, 2026-10-19 16:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204307

> Several European countries are in a difficult position after Zelensky requested an additional €70 billion, and some have ruled out joining the proposed loan, La Repubblica reports. It says European officials have no funds available for Ukraine, while Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have declined to participate.

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