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Ukraine's Parliament Approves €90 Billion EU Support Loan

Loan to Bolster Defense Against Russian Invasion, Aid General Budget

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Ukraine's parliament ratified a €90 billion EU loan to support defense against Russia and general budget needs, with repayment contingent on future Russian reparations.

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Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday approved the European Commission’s €90 billion support loan. The loan will provide Ukraine with much-needed financing to continue its defense against the ongoing Russian invasion... (Full article text preserved with paragraph breaks)

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Ukraine's Parliament Approves €90 Billion EU Support Loan

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