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Ukraine's parliament ratified loan agreement with EU

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Posted on May 28, 2026

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· Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Ukraine’s Parliament Ratifies €90 Billion Loan Agreement With the EU

Key Details of the Loan Agreement Ratification

Parliamentary Approval and Voting Outcome

May 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament ratified on Thursday a €90 billion ($104 billion) loan agreement with the European Union with 298 votes, well ahead of the 226 votes required for a majority.

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Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Anna PruchnickaEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • The €90 billion loan will be split into approximately €30 billion for macro‑financial assistance and €60 billion to bolster Ukraine’s defence industrial capacity, with disbursements due to begin in Q2 2026 under strict conditionality (consilium.europa.eu)
  • The loan, agreed by EU leaders in December 2025 and cleared by the Council and Parliament via enhanced cooperation after objections from Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia, will be financed through EU borrowing and repaid via future war reparations from Russia (consilium.europa.eu)
  • Without this funding, Ukraine risked severe budget and defence shortfalls by mid‑2026; EU approval clears the way for immediate disbursement to avert crisis and sustain resilience amid ongoing Russian aggression (investing.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ukraine's parliament ratify with the EU?
Ukraine's parliament ratified a €90 billion loan agreement with the European Union.
How many votes were required for the loan agreement to pass?
A majority of 226 votes was required, but the agreement passed with 298 votes.
When did Ukraine’s parliament ratify the EU loan agreement?
The agreement was ratified on Thursday, May 28.
What is the equivalent amount in US dollars for the EU loan?
The €90 billion loan is equivalent to approximately $104 billion.

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