Macron delays Ukraine aid decision as EU flags €70B 2027 funding gap

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a decision on additional aid to Ukraine, following Kyiv's request for €70 billion in 2027. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the funding gap, stating it 'will have to be filled'. The delay signals potential friction among EU members over the scale and timing of future support, with implications for Ukraine's fiscal stability and the Western commitment's credibility.