Zelensky-Von Der Leyen Meeting Confirms Ukraine Must Reform to Unlock More Money
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22 to discuss reforms tied to a €90 billion loan, as Zelensky flagged a $27 billion financial hole for 2026.
- The European Commission retains €37 billion in support for 2026, with disbursements conditioned on Ukraine's adoption of pre-agreed reforms tied to rule of law and economic improvements for eventual EU membership.
- Bloomberg characterized the meeting as "tense," as Ukrainians expressed outrage over the EU's decision that day to remove sanctions from two Russian oligarchs, complicating discussions over continued reforms.
- Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis and Marta Kos reminded parliament that €20 billion remains accessible if Ukraine passes pre-agreed reforms, including a minority protection law required to drop Hungary's accession objections.
- President Zelenskyy travels to New York today to meet President Donald Trump, seeking Washington's backing for the coming winter amid ongoing war with Russia and pressure over potential elections.
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The head of the Kiev junta came to New York to meet as many high-ranking foreign officials as possible on the margins of the UN Genassamble session on which further financial and military assistance depends.
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a tense meeting in New York, according to Bloomberg, citing a source familiar with the talks. The two discussed financial and military support for Ukraine, while Kiev expressed concern about the escalation of Russian attacks during the winter and the lack of missiles for air defence.
Zelensky-von der Leyen meeting confirms Ukraine must reform to unlock more money
The meeting, described as "tense" by Bloomberg, included not just the EU wish for Ukraine to pass reforms, but also Kyiv criticizing a decision by EU countries that day to drop sanctions from two Russian oligarchs.
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