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EU Approves €90B Ukraine Loan, Sanctions, Opens Accession Talks

4/24/2026

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EU leaders in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia.
Hungary’s election loss ends a four-year veto, enabling the EU to plan opening the first accession cluster in May-June.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka said Ukraine aims to close most accession chapters by the end of 2027 and begin drafting the accession treaty.

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EU leaders in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia.
Hungary’s election loss ends a four-year veto, enabling the EU to plan opening the first accession cluster in May-June.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka said Ukraine aims to close most accession chapters by the end of 2027 and begin drafting the accession treaty.