英媒：法国希望英国支付20亿英镑，加入欧盟对乌贷款计划

Core Viewpoint - France is seeking up to £2 billion (approximately 188 billion RMB) from the UK to join the EU's €90 billion (approximately 736.5 billion RMB) loan plan for Ukraine [1][3]. Group 1: Loan Plan Details - The EU has reached a preliminary agreement allowing UK defense companies to participate in bidding for contracts related to the €90 billion loan plan for Ukraine [3]. - Ukraine can utilize €60 billion of the loan over the next two years to support its resistance against Russian military actions, while the remaining funds will be allocated for general budget support [3]. - The EU plans to finance the loan by issuing a combination of short-term and long-term bonds, as there are currently no available funds within the EU or its member states [3]. Group 2: Interest Payment Discussions - Initial discussions suggested that France proposed the UK cover 10% to 12% of the total interest payments, which could amount to €24 billion over seven years, although this was denied by a French source [3][4]. - The interest expenses will be uniformly borne by the EU budget to prevent additional debt pressure on Ukraine [3]. Group 3: UK Participation in Defense Plans - The Netherlands and Germany are leading efforts among EU member states to overcome French resistance to UK participation in EU defense plans [4]. - The UK is preparing for discussions with the EU regarding a potential second round of the "European Security Action" (SAFE) plan, which aims to enhance defense operations across Europe [4][6]. - The first round of negotiations for the SAFE plan, which has a total scale of €150 billion, collapsed in November 2025, with differing opinions on the reasons for the failure [6].