EU ambassadors have tentatively approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a new sanctions package against Russia after Ukraine informed Hungary and Slovakia of its readiness to resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.

EU ambassadors have tentatively approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a new sanctions package against Russia after Ukraine informed Hungary and Slovakia of its readiness to resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.

@varlamov_news 22 Apr 2026, 13:33

The European Union approved a €90 billion loan program for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia, but this is not direct funding, as Ukraine will need to repay the loan after receiving reparations from Russia.

@rybar 22 Apr 2026, 11:49

The European Union approved a loan of 90 billion euros to Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia, which does not include a ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil.

@meduzalive 22 Apr 2026, 11:14

Oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline are resuming after Ukraine repaired the damaged section, which is a condition for receiving a 90 billion euro loan.

@meduzalive 22 Apr 2026, 10:56