Shoigu: Ukraine loans cost Europe sovereignty

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has issued a statement claiming that European financial support for Ukraine is eroding Europe's own sovereignty. This comment is the latest in a series of Russian criticisms targeting the EU's €90 billion loan package for Ukraine. The remarks align with previous threats from Russian officials like Dmitry Medvedev, who mocked the loan, framing Western aid as a direct threat to European stability. Shoigu's statement appears aimed at sowing discord within the EU and undermining continued support for Kyiv.