As Hungary blocks Ukraine’s €90 billion, the EU quietly splits into two tiers—one for 27 members, one for 26
The €90 billion standoff may be the moment the multi-speed Europe that Brussels has avoided becomes unavoidable.
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Zelenskyy tells Macron Ukrainian forces held all key defensive lines this winter, urges Europe to deliver on €90 bn promise
Expertise in shooting down Russo-Iranian Shahed drones could anchor a new, more effective collective security framework for partners across Europe and the Gulf, the Ukrainian President said.
Hungary blocks EU sanctions AND $106 billion loan for Ukraine, risking a domino collapse
Budapest broke its December pledge. Now, an $8.2 billion IMF program could be lost with the loan, and Ukraine’s budget runs dry by April.
EU Parliament to vote on €90 billion Ukraine loan Wednesday—two weeks early (INFOGRAPHIC)
Belgium blocked the release of frozen assets, Hungary vetoed the reparations loan, and Trump lobbied against both. The money is almost there anyway.
Russia’s frozen billions now fund Ukraine—and Kyiv won’t repay a cent
G7 loans backed by seized assets cut borrowing costs in half.
At war since 2022, Ukraine’s credit rating just improved (INFOGRAPHIC)
Debt payments pushed to 2029. Reserves at record high.
Will April payouts arrive on time as EU fast-tracks a 90 billion-euro loan for Ukraine? (INFOGRAPHIC)
Europe’s biggest wartime aid package moves closer as MEPs approve fast-track procedure.
Europe kicks the €210 billion question down the road—deadline: end-2027
EU leaders told the Commission to keep trying. The deadline: end of 2027.
Markets shrug off EU’s Ukraine deal—analysts warn the calm may not last
Europe’s benchmark bonds barely moved. One analyst calls it “a risk for 2026 that is not priced in.”
Belgium risks becoming “new Hungary” as it blocks €210 billion Ukraine loan
Diplomats warn Belgium could lose influence in EU decision-making.
Germany scrambles to unlock €165bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Merz presses Belgium ahead of critical EU summit.