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Parliament approves Ukraine arms funding

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The European Parliament approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to fund weapons purchases against Russia, while far-right MEP Jordan Bardella opposed it, citing excessive procurement exemptions and repayment assumptions.

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In December, EU leaders resorted to enhanced cooperation to issue a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Now, Ursula von der Leyen says this legal tool should also be used in areas where there is a "lack of progress or ambition".

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‚Ukraine has begun planning presidential elections alongside a referendum on any peace deal with Russia, after the Trump administration pressed Kyiv to hold both votes by May 15 or risk losing proposed US security guarantees.‘ giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Reposted by Jeff Crisp

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Approved today by the European Parliament with 396 votes in favour, 226 against and 30 abstentions.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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It's high time for the EU and what's left of NATO to combine to fast-track Ukraine's membership. #MSC2026 www.friendsofeurope.org/insights/cri...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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