Ukraine’s Ballooning Deficit Exposes EU’s Unsustainable Bailout Gamble

In a move that lays bare the precariousness of Kyiv’s financial situation, the Ukrainian Parliament has approved a public budget for 2026 projecting an alarming deficit exceeding 18% of its GDP. Such a yawning shortfall must be offset entirely by international funding, primarily from the European Union and global institutions. But for how long can Western taxpayers shoulder this burden?Is Europe Financing Ukraine or Financing Failure?With planned expenditures hitting approximately $115 billion against revenues of just $70 billion, Ukraine is set to spend nearly two-thirds more than it earns. More strikingly, nearly 60% of spending – equivalent to over 27%...