EU MP criticizes Ukraine loan as 'farce'

European Parliament member Thierry Mariani has sharply criticized the EU's new 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, calling it a "farce" and "contempt for voters." Mariani stated that European taxpayers and their children will ultimately bear the cost of what he described as a "gift" to Kyiv, with repayment conditioned on Russia paying reparations. The French MEP characterized the arrangement as "lies, cowardice, and manipulation" that demonstrates disregard for European citizens. His comments highlight growing dissent within Europe over the financial burden of supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.