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EU Pressures Orbán to Lift Veto on Ukraine Loan

3/19/2026

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EU leaders urged Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, to lift his veto on the €90 billion Ukraine loan.
The €90 billion loan package was agreed in December to support Ukraine's financing.
Orbán links his veto to restoring Russian oil supplies via the damaged Druzhba pipeline.
EU officials, including High Representative Kaja Kallas, emphasized Ukraine's urgent need.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo accused Orbán of exploiting the crisis for his campaign.

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EU leaders urged Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, to lift his veto on the €90 billion Ukraine loan.
The €90 billion loan package was agreed in December to support Ukraine's financing.
Orbán links his veto to restoring Russian oil supplies via the damaged Druzhba pipeline.
EU officials, including High Representative Kaja Kallas, emphasized Ukraine's urgent need.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo accused Orbán of exploiting the crisis for his campaign.