| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | |
| Posted by: | David Ainsworth | |
| Date/Time: | 06/01/26 15:00:00 |
| "You are aware David that all European support has been given in the way of loans." Apparently not so. "European support for Ukraine is not exclusively provided as loans. As of early 2026, approximately 65% of the total support from the EU and its member states has been given as grants or in-kind support, while the remaining 35% consists of highly concessional loans. The breakdown of support for 2026 and historical aid includes: Types of Support Grants and In-Kind Aid: Most military, humanitarian, and refugee assistance is non-repayable. This includes weapons (tanks, jets, ammunition), medical supplies, power generators, and de-mining efforts. Loans: These are primarily used for macro-financial stability and long-term reconstruction. For the years 2026 and 2027, the EU recently agreed to a €90 billion interest-free loan to cover Ukraine's military and budgetary needs. EEAS EEAS +5 Major Funding Frameworks The Ukraine Facility (2024–2027): This €50 billion program is split into €33 billion in loans and €17 billion in grants. Reparations Loans: A significant portion of newer loans is designed to be repaid using extraordinary revenues from immobilized Russian assets. Under this "Reparations Loan" mechanism, Ukraine would only be required to repay the principal if Russia does not eventually pay war reparations. UK Contributions: As of late 2025, the UK has committed £21.8 billion, including £13 billion in military support (largely non-repayable) and a mix of bilateral grants and loan guarantees for non-military aid. Repayment Terms EU loans are described as "highly concessional," often featuring: Interest rates subsidized by the EU budget. Long grace periods (often 10 years), with principal repayments not scheduled to begin until 2033." Your AI may differ, I guess. |
| Topic | Date Posted | Posted By |
| #NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 14:09:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 14:26:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 14:41:00 | Robert Wheeler |
| Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:00:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:12:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:24:00 | Robert Wheeler |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:30:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 07/01/26 11:17:00 | John Hawkes |
| BetteranywherethanhereNigel - and he's not PM yet! | 06/01/26 14:43:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Reply | 06/01/26 16:15:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:Reply | 06/01/26 16:25:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Reply | 06/01/26 16:40:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 09:15:00 | Steven Rose |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 09:40:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 10:31:00 | Steven Rose |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 11:33:00 | John Hawkes |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 16:43:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Reply | 07/01/26 17:22:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 09/01/26 11:46:00 | John Hawkes |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 11:25:00 | John Hawkes |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 12:15:00 | Steven Rose |
| Re:BetteranywherethanhereNigel - and he's not PM yet! | 09/01/26 12:28:00 | John Hawkes |