EU eyes Ukraine loan, Israeli settler sanctions, after Hungarian election
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- EU will discuss a €90‑billion loan for Ukraine at a Wednesday meeting, aiming for rapid disbursement after Hungary’s election.
- Peter Magyar succeeded Viktor Orban as Hungary’s prime minister and pledged to work constructively with the EU, including reopening the Druzhba pipeline.
- Kaja Kallas announced the EU will assess sanctions against Israeli settlers and possibly suspend the EU‑Israel cooperation agreement.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Druzhba pipeline would be operational by end‑April, strengthening Ukraine’s case for the loan.
- Marta Kos confirmed the EU will definitely deliver the loan after the Hungarian election.
Why it matters: Ukraine gains a €90 billion lifeline to fund its defence, while the EU secures leverage over Hungary and Israel, prompting a shift in bloc cohesion and Middle‑East policy.
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