EU has not yet approved €90bn for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the EU has not yet completed the process of unblocking its €90 billion loan for Ukraine after a number of media outlets reported it as a done deal.

Source: Zelenskyy during an online press conference, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy said the results of the vote are expected on 23 April.

Quote: "The relevant procedure began today. Clearly, the results can only be expected tomorrow. The procedure for these discussions and decisions will be completed tomorrow."

More details: Zelenskyy added that so far, the talks have been constructive.

On 22 April, a number of European and Ukrainian media outlets reported that the loan had been approved.

Background:

• On 22 April, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU launched a written procedure to approve amendments to the EU's 2021-2027 long-term budget, including the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th Russia sanctions package. The process is set to last 24 hours – until 12:00 on 23 April (13:00 Kyiv time).
• This step became possible after Ukraine restored the transit of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the unblocking of the approval procedure, stressing that he expects the agreements to be implemented promptly.

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