EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia - Reuters

EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia  Reuters

Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine - AP News

Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine  AP News

EU gives final approval to €90-billion loan for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the end of a months-long deadlock that had been held up by Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban.

EU set to sign off €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live

Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline EU leaders are set to meet in Cyprus this evening to discuss the latest on the Middle East and the next EU budget, starting in 2028. But it looks like they will have a bit of a detour – and a reason to celebrate, too – as the long-awaited €90bn loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia are on course to be unblocked after four months of delays caused by Hungary’s Vik...

By Jakub Krupa

Revealed: what included in EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia

The 20th sanctions package against Russia, approved by EU countries on 23 April, includes restrictions targeting the shadow fleet and individuals and companies supporting Russia's military-industrial complex and lays the groundwork for a future ban on maritime services for transporting Russian oil.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Tetyana Vysotska,Oleksandr Shumilin

EU approves US$106 billion loan to Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years, the bloc’s Cypriot presidency said, after Hungary lifted its veto. The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia opposed the move. Hungary and Slovakia have been lock...

By Associated Press

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

EU approves massive loan to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years, the bloc’s Cypriot presidency said, after Hungary lifted its veto. The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian tells us more.

By FRANCE24

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

By Hanna Arhirova and Samya Kullab

Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv

'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia

In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through a major pipeline.

By TOI WORLD DESK

A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelensky says - The Straits Times

A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelensky says  The Straits Times

Cyprus ‘worked tirelessly’ to ensure release of €90bn Ukraine loan

Cyprus “worked tirelessly” to ensure the release of €90 billion worth of European Union loans to Ukraine, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday after the Council of the EU approved all the remaining legislation to allow for the funds’ disbursement. “Today, the council approved the final element needed to allow for the disbursement of […]

EU formally approves €90bn loan for Ukraine

The European Union has formally approved ⁠a promised €90 billion loan to Ukraine as well as a new package of sanctions against Russia, the bloc's Cypriot presidency ‌said on X.

Zelensky warns Iran war could threaten Ukraine access to US air defenses

Zelensky said Ukraine was able to secure US weaponry through the PURL program under which NATO countries can finance the purchase of weapons for Kyiv.

Will €90bn EU loan help Ukraine unlock Russia impasse?

Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv’s defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin

By The Week UK

Europe signs off on massive Ukraine loan, as Zelenskyy seeks full EU membership

The funds were signed off when Hungary and Slovakia dropped objections after Ukraine restarted oil flows following repairs to the damaged Druzhba pipeline.

Druzhba Oil Flow to Slovakia Resumed Thursday, Officials Say

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico said 119,000 metric tons of oil are projected to arrive in the country by the end of April.

Putin ready to meet Zelensky, Kremlin official says — but there's a catch. - The Kyiv Independent

Putin ready to meet Zelensky, Kremlin official says — but there's a catch.  The Kyiv Independent

Russia To Stop Kazakh Oil Flows To Germany Via Druzhba Pipeline

Russia To Stop Kazakh Oil Flows To Germany Via Druzhba Pipeline After several weeks of the main oil artery into Europe being halted - perhaps as Ukraine awaited the outcome of the Hungary election and the greenlighting of Europe's €90 billion loan to Kiev - Zelenskyy stated the Druzhba oil pipeline will be ready to ship Russian oil again. There is just one problem: Russia said it would halt halt Kazakh crude-oil shipments to Germany through the major Druzhba pipeline next month ...

By Tyler Durden

Ukraine deserves full membership because it defends EU in reality, not symbolically — Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is defending Europe at the cost of its own citizens' lives and therefore deserves not symbolic but full membership in the European Union.

Iran’s participation in Islamabad talks contingent on securing national interests: Foreign Ministry - Tehran Times

Iran’s participation in Islamabad talks contingent on securing national interests: Foreign Ministry  Tehran Times