Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has spoken out against the idea of directing European Union funds toward the purchase of weapons for Ukraine. He believes that this model of support does not hasten the end of hostilities but merely prolongs them.
He made the remarks in an interview with STVR, commenting on the ongoing discussions regarding the use of frozen Russian assets and the general logic of financing aid to Ukraine from European sources.
Pellegrini stated that Europe should "speed up and support the actions of the United States" to ensure Washington moves to negotiations with Vladimir Putin as soon as possible. He stressed that pouring "tens or hundreds of billions" into arms procurement, in his conviction, does not change the strategic trajectory of the war and carries devastating consequences for Ukraine.
Instead, the Slovak President believes that massive EU resources would be more appropriately reserved for post-war needs. This includes the restoration of energy infrastructure, the reconstruction of destroyed buildings and cities, and the general recovery of the country's essential services.
In his statements, Pellegrini effectively contrasted two models of support—military and reconstruction—emphasizing that the latter, in his view, would be "a better and more effective use of money for the people of Ukraine."
