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Hungary Ousts Orbán, Unlocking €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine

4/17/2026

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Hungary's election ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, potentially unlocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Andrius Kubilius, EU defense commissioner, said the EU will implement the loan once Hungary lifts its veto.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks European military support, citing air defense needs amid Russian strikes.
The United Kingdom plans to deliver 120,000 drones to Ukraine, increasing military aid.

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Hungary's election ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, potentially unlocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Andrius Kubilius, EU defense commissioner, said the EU will implement the loan once Hungary lifts its veto.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks European military support, citing air defense needs amid Russian strikes.
The United Kingdom plans to deliver 120,000 drones to Ukraine, increasing military aid.