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EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc’s deep divisions

EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc’s deep divisions

To placate pro-Moscow governments in Hungary, Slovakia and Czechia, the EU had to include an ‘opt-out’ clause for its support for Ukraine.

19.12.2025 10

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Richard Whitman

Ukraine: another week of diplomatic wrangling leaves Kyiv short of defensive options

Despite exhaustive discussions, neither the EU or the US has come up with any really substantial measures to boost Ukraine’s defence.

27.10.2025 3

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Richard Whitman

Trump looks set to abandon Ukraine peace efforts – Europe must step up to face Russian aggression alone

There are indications that the US president wants to leave Europe to fight its own battles.

25.09.2025 3

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