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How much is the EU loaning Ukraine?

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The European Union is loaning Ukraine between $100 billion and $105 billion (approximately 90 billion euros) to support its defense and economy over the next two years. The funding comes from joint EU borrowing and is not backed by frozen Russian assets, which remain a subject of legal and political debate.

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European Union loans Ukraine billions as Putin boasts about war

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  • Ukraine secures over $100 billion loan from the European Union
  • Putin boasts about Russia's war progress at annual press conference 7s
  • EU funds package with its own budget, not frozen Russian assets 46s
  • Putin threatens severe consequences in response to EU support 56s
  • Putin says he is open to ending war, but only on his terms 1m 10s

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European Union loans Ukraine billions as Putin boasts about war
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CBS News
2 hours ago
European Union loans Ukraine billions as Putin boasts about war

Ukraine has secured a loan exceeding $100 billion from the European Union to support its fight against Russia.

EU agrees $105 bln Ukraine loan, but won't use frozen Russian assets
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Reuters
12 hours ago
EU agrees $105 bln Ukraine loan, but won't use frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders approved a decision to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan (about $105 billion) to support Ukraine's defence and economy for the next two years.

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