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German Chancellor Urges Quick €90B EU Loan for Ukraine

4/15/2026

Summary

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged swift disbursement of a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine after Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, suffered defeat.
Merz emphasized urgency of military support for Ukraine during meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin.
Zelensky noted Druzhba oil pipeline repairs would be completed soon, aligning with Hungary's loan approval.
Cyprus, which holds the EU presidency, plans to address the funding at an ambassadors' meeting.

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Historical Context

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the European Union has significantly increased its support for Ukraine, approving €90 billion in loans to stabilize its economy. Key figures like Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban have been instrumental in these negotiations, reflecting the EU's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty amid ongoing conflict and Russian aggression.

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Story summary

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged swift disbursement of a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine after Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, suffered defeat.
Merz emphasized urgency of military support for Ukraine during meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin.
Zelensky noted Druzhba oil pipeline repairs would be completed soon, aligning with Hungary's loan approval.
Cyprus, which holds the EU presidency, plans to address the funding at an ambassadors' meeting.

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