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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Stresses Importance of Unblocking Loan in Call With EU's Kallas
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 14, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 14, 2026
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on April 14, urging the urgent release of a €90 billion EU loan, and they also discussed Hungary’s election, European unity, and the Middle East agenda.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Urges EU to Unblock €90 Billion Loan in Talks
Key Discussions Between Ukraine and the European Union
Call Between Ukraine's Foreign Minister and EU's Foreign Policy Chief
April 14 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he held a call with European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and stressed the importance of unblocking a 90 billion euro ($105 billion) loan to Ukraine.
Topics Covered During the Call
Impact of Hungarian Elections on Europe
Sybiha said on X the two "exchanged views on the results of the elections in Hungary and their implications for Europe's strength" and also discussed the European agenda and the Middle East.
Other Issues Discussed
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Jamie Freed)
Key Takeaways
- •The €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine remains frozen due to Hungary’s veto tied to the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute, despite backing by 25 of 27 EU leaders.(euromaidanpress.com)
- •The EU is considering a backup option—a so‑called reparations loan using frozen Russian assets—if Hungary refuses to unblock the main loan.(euronews.com)
- •Approval of the loan continues to stall, with Kallas saying there’s “no good news yet” and expressing hope for a decision at the next European Council meeting.(euromaidanpress.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's foreign minister stresses importance of unblocking loan in call with EU's Kallas
1What did Ukraine's foreign minister discuss with the EU's Kaja Kallas?
Ukraine's foreign minister discussed the importance of unblocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, the results of Hungary's elections, and their implications for Europe.
2How much is the EU loan Ukraine wants unblocked?
Ukraine is seeking the unblocking of a €90 billion (about $105 billion) loan from the European Union.
3Who participated in the call regarding Ukraine's EU loan?
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas participated in the call.
4What European issue was discussed besides Ukraine's loan?
The ministers discussed the results of the elections in Hungary and their implications for Europe's strength.
5Which regions did the ministers address apart from Europe?
They also discussed the Middle East during their call.
