EU close to signing off on critical €90bn loan for Ukraine after months of vetoing from Hungary – Europe live

JK Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-22 · 07:45 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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The EU is nearing approval of a crucial €90 billion loan for Ukraine after months of Hungarian opposition. Member states are meeting to discuss the loan, which has been delayed due to disagreements between Kyiv and outgoing Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. The breakthrough follows Ukraine's confirmation that the Druzhba pipeline, vital for Russian oil imports to Hungary and Slovakia, has been repaired. EU officials anticipate a positive decision on the financial aid package within the next 24 hours. The loan is considered critical for Ukraine's continued stability and defense efforts.

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Member states are meeting to discuss the loan.

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Druzhba pipeline has been repaired and is ready to be used again.

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There has been a longstanding disagreement between Kyiv and Hungary.

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EU is close to signing off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine.

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Kaja Kallas expects a positive decision within the next 24 hours.

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Member states meet this morning to discuss loan after longstanding disagreement between Kyiv and outgoing Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán After four months of very public disagreements between Ukraine and Hungary, today could be the day when the EU finally signs off (for the second time) on the critical €90bn loan for Kyiv. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed yesterday that the Druzhba pipeline, carrying Russian oil imports to Hungary and Slovakia, has been repaired and is ready to be used again. EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said yesterday she expected “a positive decision” within the next 24 hours. Continue reading...

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