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MNN Global · April 22, 2026 · 1 min read

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as Druzhba pipeline reopens

What happened: The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine has reopened the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary after months of halted supplies.

Why it matters:

  • The loan provides significant financial support to Ukraine amid ongoing challenges.
  • Reopening the pipeline restores crucial energy supplies to Hungary and eases regional tensions.

MNN Take: The EU's financial aid aims to bolster Ukraine's economy, while the pipeline reopening resolves a key energy dispute affecting neighbouring countries.

Sources: BBC World