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19-12-2025
European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan, but failed to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian assets. The loan is intended to support Ukraine's military and economic needs for the next two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the deal, but had urged leaders to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets. The EU estimates Ukraine needs an extra €135 billion to stay afloat over the next two years. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron suggested it would be 'useful' for Europe to re-engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Entities: European Union, Ukraine, Russia, Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
A Kremlin envoy is set to meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Miami to discuss a US-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine. The plan involves US security guarantees for Kyiv, territorial concessions, and other aspects. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to drop Ukraine's bid to join NATO if the US and other Western nations give Kyiv security guarantees. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks. The EU is considering a major loan to help the Ukrainian government, and Ukrainian officials are expected to hold negotiations in the US on Friday or Saturday.
Entities: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Kirill Dmitriev, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The European Union has approved a $105.5 billion aid package for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027. The agreement was reached after months of debate among EU governments about using frozen Russian assets to support a reparations loan for Ukraine. Instead, the EU opted to raise money through joint borrowing backed by the EU budget. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of keeping Russian assets immobilized and providing a financial security guarantee for Ukraine. The aid package is part of the EU's ongoing support for Ukraine, which has exceeded $187 billion since the start of Russia's war against Ukraine in 2022. The EU's financial backing is seen as crucial in keeping Ukraine resilient and deterring Russia from continuing the war.
Entities: European Union, Ukraine, Russia, Antonio Costa, Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The European Union has agreed to provide €90 billion in support to Ukraine over 2026 and 2027, according to the head of the European Council. This development comes as part of the EU's ongoing efforts to back Ukraine. The article also touches upon other news stories, including a Brown University shooting, a plane crash involving former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, and various other global news events.
Entities: European Union, Ukraine, European Council, Fahri Fakioglu, CNN • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The European Union has agreed on a $105 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine to support its economy and military until 2027. The deal was reached after intense negotiations among EU member states, with some countries initially opposing the use of frozen Russian assets to fund the loan. The EU has reserved the right to use these assets to fund the loan, which will not be repaid by Ukraine until the war with Russia ends. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the breakthrough, stating it strengthens Ukraine's resilience. The loan is seen as a significant step in demonstrating Europe's commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia and amid concerns over the reliability of US support.
Entities: Europe, Ukraine, Russia, European Union, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan to support its war effort against Russia, despite failing to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to fund the loan. The decision was made at an EU summit in Brussels, where leaders discussed ways to support Ukraine's budget, which is expected to run out of funds by early 2026. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the decision, stating that it would strengthen Ukraine's resilience. However, the Kremlin's top economic negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, welcomed the failure to use Russian assets to finance Ukraine. The EU's decision comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for a quick deal to end the nearly four-year war.
Entities: European Union, Ukraine, Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky, Brussels • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion interest-free loan to support its military and economic needs over the next two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the decision, stating it 'truly strengthens' Ukraine's defence. The loan was agreed upon after a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine was rejected due to opposition from some EU member states. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested re-engaging with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'in coming weeks.' The decision was seen as a way to avoid 'chaos and division' within the EU.
Entities: Ukraine, European Union, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia, Vladimir Putin • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The European Union is holding a crucial meeting to decide whether to release €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to support its ongoing war with Russia. The move is seen as vital to Ukraine's ability to continue fighting, as it faces bankruptcy in early 2026 without international assistance. The Belgian government has blocked the release, citing concerns over potential Russian legal action. EU leaders are working to address these concerns and pass an emergency bill to secure sanctions against Russia. The meeting is seen as a test of EU unity and credibility, with Vladimir Putin potentially taking advantage of a divided Europe if the vote fails.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, European Union, Russia, Brussels • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
The article discusses recent developments in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. EU leaders met to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war efforts, but tensions arose due to fears of Russian retaliation. Meanwhile, Russian spymaster Sergei Naryshkin reportedly had a telephone conversation with the new head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for using frozen Russian assets to defend against Russian aggression. US President Donald Trump has been pressuring Ukraine to secure a peace deal, with US envoys set to meet with a top Putin adviser in Miami.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Sergei Naryshkin, Blaise Metreweli, MI6, EU • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-12-2025
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a $105 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years. The loan will be borrowed from capital markets instead of using frozen Russian assets, as some EU countries, including Belgium, expressed concerns over the legal risks. The decision was made after intense negotiations, with some EU countries, such as Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, opposing the loan package. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had appealed for a quick decision to keep Ukraine afloat, while EU leaders emphasized that the frozen Russian assets will remain blocked until Russia pays war reparations to Ukraine.
Entities: European Union, Ukraine, Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Antonio Costa • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
