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EU Bypasses Hungary to Grant €90B Loan to Ukraine

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The European Union will deliver a €90 billion loan to Ukraine despite Hungary's veto.
EU leaders failed to persuade Viktor Orbán to lift the blockade.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced talks in the United States to revive negotiations with Russia.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 250 political prisoners, signaling a thaw with the West.
The IMF engages with Ukrainian authorities on fiscal reforms linked to a new $8.1 billion program.

History

Historical Context

The European Union's support for Ukraine intensified after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, leading to increased sanctions against Russia and military aid to Ukraine. In 2022, the EU approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán blocked it, highlighting internal EU tensions. This ongoing conflict underscores Ukraine's growing reliance on Western support for recovery and reform.

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Story summary

The European Union will deliver a €90 billion loan to Ukraine despite Hungary's veto.
EU leaders failed to persuade Viktor Orbán to lift the blockade.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced talks in the United States to revive negotiations with Russia.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 250 political prisoners, signaling a thaw with the West.
The IMF engages with Ukrainian authorities on fiscal reforms linked to a new $8.1 billion program.

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