The European Commission has announced that no final decision has been reached regarding the allocation of €6.6 billion in funds. The debate centers on whether these resources, currently blocked by Hungary, should be directed toward new weapons procurement for Ukraine or used to compensate European Union member states for previous arms deliveries.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper confirmed that discussions on the matter are ongoing.
Hipper stated that the EU's foreign policy service is proposing that the funds be utilized both to reimburse member states for past military support provided to Kyiv and to finance new joint defense procurement initiatives within Europe.
According to Hipper, the European Commission is actively exploring various avenues to resolve the impasse, balancing the need for immediate military support with long-term defense procurement strategies.
It is noted that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been blocking the allocation of funds from the European Peace Facility for arms supplies to Ukraine since 2023.
This ongoing obstruction has compelled the European Commission and other EU member states to seek alternative financial mechanisms to ensure continued support for Kyiv. The European Peace Facility (EPF) was established in 2021 as an off-budget instrument to enhance the EU's ability to prevent conflicts, build peace, and strengthen international security, but its use for lethal equipment has become a point of significant political contention within the bloc.
