EU leaders are unsuccessful to agree on a €50 billion support package deal for Ukraine and on renegotiation of EU spending budget

European Council Belgian President Charles Michel delivers remarks to journalists at the end of the initial day of a European Union summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on December 15, 2023.

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European Union leaders have failed to agree on a €50 billion ($55 billion) aid package for Ukraine and on the renegotiation of the EU finances, EU Council President Charles Michel mentioned Thursday.

The economic deal could not be endorsed by all 27 leaders, who previously Thursday agreed to open membership negotiations with Ukraine. The cash is aimed at supporting the war-torn place weather the Russian invasion.

Ukraine is terribly counting on the funds to assistance its destroyed overall economy endure in the coming year.

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