{"id":3547,"date":"2025-12-19T08:03:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johanno1.se\/eu-secures-90-billion-euro-for-ukraine-but-dares-not-touch-the-russian-money-ukrainian-drones-have-attacked-a-chemical-facility-in-russia\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T10:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:40:10","slug":"eu-secures-90-billion-euro-for-ukraine-but-dares-not-touch-the-russian-money-ukrainian-drones-have-attacked-a-chemical-facility-in-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johanno1.se\/en\/eu-secures-90-billion-euro-for-ukraine-but-dares-not-touch-the-russian-money-ukrainian-drones-have-attacked-a-chemical-facility-in-russia\/","title":{"rendered":"EU secures 90 billion EURO for Ukraine, but dares not touch the Russian money – Ukrainian drones have attacked a chemical facility in Russia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

90 billion EURO secured for Ukraine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After 15 hours of negotiations, an agreement was reached during the summit in Brussels regarding the economic support for Ukraine. Member countries are taking out a loan of 90 billion, and to avoid it being blocked, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia were exempted. Hopefully, this will be taken into consideration next time there are negotiations, for example, regarding agricultural subsidies or other matters. It is a strong message from the EU that they stand behind Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, the meeting must be seen as a failure since consensus was not reached on using the frozen Russian assets. Russia has exerted strong pressure and even threatened individuals in Belgium to prevent them from agreeing. The USA has also pressured the EU, as Trump, if I understand correctly, is involved in a peace plan where half of the money would essentially end up in the USA’s pockets. It seems that Belgium was not the only one lacking backbone, as it is mentioned that they were far from reaching their goal. We will see if it becomes known which other countries either stand on Russia’s side or are too cowardly to do the right thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for almost four years. Instead of increasing determination, things are unfortunately moving partly in the wrong direction. Previously, it was obvious and not a major issue to secure support for Ukraine, even if, for example, Hungary complained like a stuck pig, but now the disagreements are greater, requiring long night negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, 90 billion Euros is a good addition, but on the other hand, it is meant to cover both 2026 and 2027, so there is no increase compared to before; it is roughly at the same level as it has been since Russia started its illegal war against Ukraine. To make up for the fact that the USA no longer contributes, it would have needed to be about twice as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is extremely comforting that they actually secured that money for the next two years, and beyond that, I hope that individual countries follow up with deliveries of military support as well. I don’t think Russia will be able to continue the war at this level for another two to three years if things continue as they are now (and nothing unexpected happens).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemical plant hit by Ukrainian drones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A chemical plant located in Tolyatti in the Samara region has been hit by Ukrainian drones; reportedly, there were six explosions. The plant is one of the largest producers of ammonia, and there are concerns about leaks. The plant is on fire, which can be seen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russian losses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n