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EU approves Ukraine €90bn loan

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The European Parliament approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to fund defence, backed 458–140 with 44 abstentions, to be financed by EU borrowing and paid from the EU budget.

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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/...
Zelenskyy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal
Trump administration has pressured Ukrainian leader to hold both votes by May 15 or risk losing security guarantees
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February 11, 2026 at 7:19 AM

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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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February 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM

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