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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that he will block the next EU budget unless all member states commit to financial support for Ukraine through 2027 and beyond. In a letter to European Council President António Costa, Merz emphasized that collective commitment is essential to address Ukraine's funding deficit of 70 billion euros next year. He highlighted the need for a solid multi-year financing perspective for Ukraine starting in 2028. Meanwhile, four EU countries have indicated they will not contribute additional financial support. Discussions on Ukraine's financing coincide with challenging negotiations regarding the EU budget starting in 2028, with Germany seeking to ensure future funding requires only a qualified majority for approval.