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Germany has issued an ultimatum to EU member states, demanding financial support for Ukraine or it will block the future EU budget. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that all 27 member states must agree on funding for Ukraine through 2028 and beyond. Ukraine faces a significant deficit of 70 billion euros for the upcoming year due to the ongoing war. Merz's letter to the European Council President outlines the necessity for collective commitment to address this financial gap. Some countries, including Hungary and Slovakia, have expressed reluctance to contribute. The goal is to reach an agreement on the EU's multiannual budget by the end of the year, as upcoming elections in several member states could complicate negotiations.