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EU Mobilizes €3 Billion for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

2/20/2026

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On February 20, 2026, Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s ambassador to the EU, said EU has mobilized over €3 billion for energy assistance since February 2022 to support Ukraine through winters and missile attacks.
He noted a €90 billion EU loan, with €60 billion for defense.
Chentsov urged unity and closer coordination with the United States on sanctions against Russia.
He said Ukraine’s EU membership talks depend on ending Hungarian government's blockade.

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On February 20, 2026, Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s ambassador to the EU, said EU has mobilized over €3 billion for energy assistance since February 2022 to support Ukraine through winters and missile attacks.
He noted a €90 billion EU loan, with €60 billion for defense.
Chentsov urged unity and closer coordination with the United States on sanctions against Russia.
He said Ukraine’s EU membership talks depend on ending Hungarian government's blockade.