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EU approves 90bn euro loan for Ukraine
World

EU approves 90bn euro loan for Ukraine

The European Union has formally approved a 90 billion euro loan package for Ukraine, paired with a fresh round of sanctions on Russia. President Zelenskyy welcomed the deal and pressed Brussels to release the first tranche by May or June.

MarketRussia x Ukraine ceasefire by end of 2026?
Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by end of 2026?26% chance
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Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side

Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side

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