EU Gets Closer to Big Loan for Ukraine

European officials said on April 21, 2026 that a decision on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine could happen very soon.

The discussion moved forward after Ukraine said repair work on the Druzhba oil pipeline was finished. The pipeline is important because it sends oil through parts of Europe.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there was new momentum. That means leaders now think an agreement is more possible than before.

For Ukraine, the money would be important support during the war and for the country's economy. For the EU, the decision would also show political unity.

Energy issues were part of the problem because some countries wanted more clarity before approving the package.

Now that the pipeline is repaired, European leaders say the next 24 hours could be very important. The final decision would show whether the bloc can act together quickly.