# Europe to rethink Ukraine funding, Zelensky’s former spokeswoman says

https://mins.news/en/item/52897

- TASS, 2026-09-10 11:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2185423

> Former Zelensky spokeswoman Yulia Mendel said Europe had not expected Kyiv to seek another $27 billion before year-end to cover a budget gap. She said EU officials were questioning where the shortfall came from and whether Ukraine was spending aid properly. Mendel warned that advancing a two-year EU loan would leave 2027 nearly empty and said Europe would review its financing approach.

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