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EU Prepares Billion Loan Package For Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen, left, President of the European Commission, greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Christop

As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, the European Union has taken a significant step to address the security threat in its neighborhood. EU envoys have been working on a proposal to offer Ukraine a loan package of up to 35 billion euros, aimed at providing much-needed financial support. This decision marks a departure from the usual practice of waiting for U.S. involvement in major conflicts.

The loan package, announced by European Commission President during a visit to Kyiv, is intended to bolster Ukraine's national budget and provide flexibility in addressing urgent needs such as acquiring weapons, building bomb shelters, and restoring the energy network ahead of winter.

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