EU Unblocks €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto
EU member states reached a final agreement on April 22, 2026, to unblock a €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine and approve a 20th sanctions package against Russia. Hungary lifted its veto after Ukraine resumed oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia. The loan includes €28 billion specifically earmarked for military spending in 2026. The new sanctions focus on maritime services and energy restrictions to further limit Russia's oil export revenue.
Date: April 22, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: sanctions
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian