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Zelenskyy proposes bill to secure billion-euro EU loan for Ukraine

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a bill to secure a 90 billion euro EU loan crucial for the war effort and maintaining societal functions.
  • The EU countries agreed on the loan framework on April 23, overcoming previous political disputes, notably with Hungary.
  • Ukraine had previously faced warnings of running out of funds in May if the loan was not disbursed.

Ukraine is one step closer to securing a vital 90 billion euro loan from the European Union, intended to bolster its war effort against Russia and sustain the country's essential functions. The proposed legislation, submitted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aims to establish the framework necessary for Ukraine to finalize the financing.

The EU countries had previously agreed on the loan framework on April 23, following months of political negotiations. A significant hurdle was overcome when Hungary, under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, ceased blocking the multi-billion euro loan.

This financial assistance comes at a critical time for Ukraine, which had faced reports of potentially running out of funds in May if the loan disbursement was delayed. The approval of this loan is seen as crucial for maintaining the stability of Ukrainian society amidst the ongoing conflict.

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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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