Zelensky optimistic about EU’s 90 billion euro loan: Will Orban yield? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that the European Union will find ways to finance Ukraine’s needs, despite Hungary’s obstruction of a 90 billion euro loan. Zelensky discussed the issue with EU leaders and expects a first tranche in April. The EU has committed to providing the loan, and leaders had previously agreed on the distribution by the end of 2025.

• Ukraine’s President Zelensky is optimistic about the EU finding financing options despite Hungary’s sabotage.
• Hungary has blocked an EU loan of 90 billion euros to Ukraine.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated he will not lift the veto until Ukraine resumes Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assured that the EU will provide the 90 billion euro loan ‘one way or another’.
• Zelensky expects the first tranche of the agreed amount for 2026 in April.