EU agrees €90bn Ukraine loan, UK to share risk on Russian assets
EU leaders finalise a €90bn financial package for Ukraine. The UK signals readiness to share risk to unlock frozen Russian assets, as Defence Minister urges release of Chelsea funds.
EU leaders finalise a €90bn financial package for Ukraine. The UK signals readiness to share risk to unlock frozen Russian assets, as Defence Minister urges release of Chelsea funds.
EU leaders secure a £79 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine's military and economic needs, opting for capital markets after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets. Read the full breakdown.
European Union leaders have approved a massive €90bn interest-free loan to support Ukraine's military and economic needs for two years. The deal reserves the right to use frozen Russian assets if Moscow refuses to pay war reparations. Read the latest deve
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EU leaders have finalised a massive €90 billion interest-free loan to support Ukraine's military and economic needs for 2026-27. Discover the details of this crucial deal.
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EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on tapping €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence. Poland's Tusk warns: 'money today, or blood tomorrow'. Follow live updates.