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EU Proposes €130 Billion Loan for Ukraine's Recovery

9/25/2025

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The European Union plans a reparations loan for Ukraine, up to 130 billion euros.
The proposal comes from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and depends on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026–27 assessment.
Ukraine would repay only after Russia provides reparations in a peace agreement; a mechanism is being developed to use frozen assets without confiscation.

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The European Union plans a reparations loan for Ukraine, up to 130 billion euros.
The proposal comes from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and depends on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026–27 assessment.
Ukraine would repay only after Russia provides reparations in a peace agreement; a mechanism is being developed to use frozen assets without confiscation.