EU Leaders Approve €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine Amid Russian Asset Dispute

AP News • 19 Dec 07:19

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion interest-free loan over the next two years, opting to raise funds through capital markets after plans to use frozen Russian assets faced legal challenges.

Euronews.com • 19 Dec 04:44

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan over the next two years, opting to raise funds through joint debt issuance after failing to reach consensus on using frozen Russian assets.

The Guardian • 19 Dec 03:47

The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan for 2026-2027, with Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic choosing not to participate.

Financial Times • 19 Dec 02:37

The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan for 2026-2027, opting to borrow against the bloc's budget after failing to reach consensus on utilizing frozen Russian assets.

politico.eu • 18 Dec 03:00

At a critical summit in Brussels, EU leaders are discussing the use of frozen Russian assets to finance a substantial loan to Ukraine, with Belgium expressing legal and financial concerns.

The Guardian • 15 Dec 12:59

Russia's central bank is pursuing $230 billion in damages from Euroclear, challenging the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

politico.eu • 11 Dec 15:45

The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian state assets, aiming to prevent their return until Russia compensates Ukraine for war damages.

Euronews.com • 11 Dec 15:36

The European Union has activated Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise €210 billion in Russian Central Bank assets, aiming to prevent their return until Russia compensates Ukraine.

politico.eu • 08 Dec 20:54

Japan has declined the European Union's proposal to utilize frozen Russian assets to fund aid for Ukraine, citing legal concerns and potential risks.

Euronews.com • 05 Dec 06:00

The European Union is considering a plan to utilize €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to provide a reparations loan to Ukraine, facing internal disagreements and legal complexities.

politico.eu • 02 Dec 19:48

The European Commission suggests a legal mechanism to prevent Belgium from bearing financial responsibility if frozen Russian assets are loaned to Ukraine and sanctions are lifted.

Euronews.com • 29 Nov 07:30

The European Union is exploring alternative financial support for Ukraine as Belgium opposes using frozen Russian assets for a reparations loan.

politico.eu • 26 Nov 03:12

European Union officials are considering a bridging loan to support Ukraine, as legal and political challenges delay plans to use frozen Russian assets for funding.

The Kyiv Independent • 25 Nov 13:30

Ukraine asserts that frozen Russian assets should not be used as bargaining tools in peace talks and advocates for their use in funding the country's reconstruction.