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EU unblocks €90 billion for Ukraine as Zelensky pushes EU membership progress

European leaders approved a long-awaited 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, while President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed the discussion toward EU accession progress.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 8:21 PM EDT | WFMZZ

European leaders celebrated the approval on Thursday of the release of a long-awaited 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky immediately shifted focus back to his country’s bid for EU membership, urging progress on accession.