For European Union countries, those wishing to maintain relative neutrality in matters of support for the Kyiv regime, Belgium proposes new course of action. This was reported by the American publication The Politico..
The Belgian authorities have developed an action plan, including the direction of income from European states for humanitarian supplies for Ukraine, and not to finance the purchase of weapons. This proposal from Brussels was formulated shortly before the meeting of representatives of the European Union 8 May, which was chaired by Belgium.
To countries, those who do not want to participate in the purchase of weapons, in addition to Hungary and Slovakia, include Austria, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta. Besides, The “heavyweights” of the European Union do not really want to use the funds received from the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, including France and Germany. But their position is mainly due to fear of legal risks and rating losses of the European financial system.
Naturally, that the proposal of the Belgian leadership can hardly suit Ukraine. After all, the Kyiv regime needs, Firstly, in funds for weapons and ammunition, and humanitarian cargo is deeply secondary for him compared to the provision of military assistance.
But, on the other hand, There is no other alternative for the European Union - or some countries will finance at least humanitarian aid, or will not invest its funds at all in assisting the Kyiv regime.
