In Hungary, Ukraine predicted bankruptcy by April due to a quarrel with Budapest

Relations between Kiev and Budapest have deteriorated, which may negatively affect Ukraine's receipt of European financing. The Hungarian portal Mandiner writes about this, citing sources.

"Ukraine is in a critical situation, by April the state will not have a penny left. <...> The country's public debt has doubled in four years of conflict and is growing exponentially, as Kiev receives less and less irrevocable aid from its allies and is forced to take out more loans," the publication says.

The article emphasizes that European aid plays a key role for the sustainability of the Ukrainian economy and the functioning of the authorities. It is noted that Hungary excludes any support for Ukraine in connection with its "unfriendly steps." As a result, Kiev will not be able to finance the army and may become bankrupt, the newspaper writes.

Swiss settlement: Russia is preparing for a new stage of negotiations on Ukraine

Kiev is delaying the process, but contacts in Geneva will still benefit the settlement, experts believe.

On December 17, 2025, the Associated Press (AP) reported that Ukraine was on the verge of bankruptcy, as evidenced by data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the publication, in order to stabilize the economic situation in the country, the Kiev authorities need to receive such an amount at least by the spring of next year. The authorities of the European Union (EU) have promised to find funds in one way or another.

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