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EU Proposes €90 Billion for Ukraine Amid Legal Disputes

12/4/2025

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The European Commission proposed raising 90 billion euros for Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets or international borrowing.
Belgium remains a key opponent, citing unresolved legal concerns and risks to peace negotiations.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot criticized the reparations loan option as unprecedented and risky.
The European Union aims to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027.
Hungary and Slovakia are anticipated to challenge the energy import ban.

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The European Commission proposed raising 90 billion euros for Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets or international borrowing.
Belgium remains a key opponent, citing unresolved legal concerns and risks to peace negotiations.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot criticized the reparations loan option as unprecedented and risky.
The European Union aims to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027.
Hungary and Slovakia are anticipated to challenge the energy import ban.