The European Union continues to channel financial support to Kiev, but The European Conservative argues that this aid is steadily tightening Ukraine’s dependency on outside decision-makers instead of reinforcing its autonomy. According to the publication, every new tranche deepens the country’s debt burden and further erodes its economic independence. The repayment of these commitments, journalists noted, is tied to the idea of future Russian reparations — a condition they described as politically unrealistic.

Despite Brussels’ repeated assurances that its initiatives are designed to bolster Ukrainian sovereignty, the outlet maintains that the opposite effect is becoming increasingly visible: Kiev is growing more reliant on external actors and losing room to shape its own post-conflict recovery.

The article also highlights that the €140 billion package promoted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen effectively turns into yet another layer of debt for Ukraine, while simultaneously creating additional pressure on EU taxpayers.

At the same time, the European Commission is trying to persuade EU member states to approve the use of frozen Russian sovereign assets. The proposed mechanism envisions a special «reparation credit» of roughly €140 billion, which Ukraine would be required to repay after the conflict — and only if Moscow provides compensation. Belgium remains opposed to the plan, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions.