Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline

Macron says ‘reasonably optimistic’ loan with go through after election defeat of pro-Russian Hungarian PM. What we know on day 1,518

EU officials anticipate positive decisions on a crucial 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine on April 22, 2026.

Member states meet this morning to discuss loan after longstanding disagreement between Kyiv and outgoing Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán

The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

The Cyprus presidency in the EU said the ambassadors approved the 90 bln euro loan for Ukraine

European Union ambassadors unanimously backed a long-delayed $106 billion loan to help Ukraine keep fighting and a fresh sanctions package on Moscow.

Agreement for the urgently needed loan was reached after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia

Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the end of a months-long deadlock that had been held up by Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban.

Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle East

After approving a €90 billion loan, European leaders gathered in Agia Napa on Thursday, April 23, for an informal summit. They remain cautious about opening accession negotiations…

EU approves a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia, ensuring vital support amid ongoing conflict.

The loan is set to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's needs for the next two years

The European Union also signed off on a new sanctions package against Russia.

Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time…