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Image for EU envoys agree details of 90 billion euro loan for UkraineFinance

EU envoys agree details of 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine

Image for Egypt receives 1 billion euros from EU as part of assistance packageFinance

Egypt receives 1 billion euros from EU as part of assistance package

Image for Hungary still aiming for US backstop after first attempt fizzles, Orban saysHeadlines

Hungary still aiming for US backstop after first attempt fizzles, Orban says

Image for US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistanceHeadlines

US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance

Image for European leaders react to the EU's Ukraine loan plan

European leaders react to the EU's Ukraine loan plan

Date: December 19, 2025

Dec 19 (Reuters) - The European Union agreed on Friday to lend Ukraine 90 billion euros ($105 billion) but will not, for now, use frozen Russian assets to secure the loan. Here is what European...

Image for EU leaders set to agree on loan to Ukraine backed by EU budget - draft text

EU leaders set to agree on loan to Ukraine backed by EU budget - draft text

Date: December 19, 2025

BRUSSELS, Dec 19 (Reuters) - European Union leaders could agree to borrow on the market, against the security of the EU budget, to keep Ukraine financed in 2026 and 2027, a draft text of the leaders'...

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EU to lift sanctions on Kosovo and release financial aid, von der Leyen says

Date: December 18, 2025

BELGRADE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to lift sanctions it imposed on Kosovo in 2023 over tensions in the north of the country and will release financial assistance, European...

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Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets

Date: December 16, 2025

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Italy's ruling parties are urging caution in the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, according to a draft parliamentary...

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EU proposes using frozen Russian assets or borrowing to give Ukraine 90 billion euros

Date: December 3, 2025

BRUSSELS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to make a legal proposal this week to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine while also leaving open the possibility of borrowing on...

Image for Portugal applies for $6.73 billion in EU loans to strengthen defences

Portugal applies for $6.73 billion in EU loans to strengthen defences

Date: November 28, 2025

LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal has applied for 5.8 billion euros ($6.73 billion) in low-cost loans under a new EU defence programme to boost its armed forces capabilities, Cabinet Minister Antonio Leitao...