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Pipeline Repair Clears the Way for Possible EU Loan to Ukraine

EU officials said a positive decision on a 90 billion euro package for Ukraine may come soon after repair work on the Druzhba pipeline.

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EU officials said a positive decision on a 90 billion euro package for Ukraine may come soon after repair work on the Druzhba pipeline. Add one supporting fact from the article.

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  1. The European Union's highest court ruled on April 21, 2026 that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ law is discriminatory and conflicts with core EU values.
  2. Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at major Ukrainian cities, killing at least 16 people and injuring many more.
  3. EU officials said a positive decision on a 90 billion euro package for Ukraine may come soon after repair work on the Druzhba pipeline.
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