The European Union expects Ukraine to repay its €90 billion loan using future reparations collected from Russia.
Confirms official approval of the loan and sanctions package, previously reported as being advanced.
Zelenskyy and European Council President António Costa are confirmed as the officials reporting the approval.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas publicly announced the approval, framing it as increasing pressure on Russia's war economy.
The message adds that the Druzhba oil pipeline, whose restart was a condition for Hungary and Slovakia's approval, has now resumed operation.
President Zelensky confirmed the loan is unblocked and specified its intended uses, including domestic arms production and energy sector preparation.
The EU has formally approved the measures, which include the 20th sanctions package against Russia.
The Council of Europe has formally adopted the final legislative act, confirming the timeline for disbursements to begin in Q2 2026.
The message confirms the EU approval and notes that Hungary's veto was lifted after the Druzhba pipeline resumed operations today.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly hailed the EU's decision, calling it an important day for defense and specifying the funds will boost weapons production and resilience.
The EU has stated it expects Ukraine to repay the €90 billion loan using future reparations collected from Russia.
The EU has issued an official statement explicitly linking the loan repayment to future Russian reparations.