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EU Nears Decision on 90 Billion Euro Ukraine Loan After Pipeline Repair

On April 21, 2026, EU officials said a positive decision on a 90 billion euro Ukraine loan could come within 24 hours after repairs to the Druzhba pipeline.

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  1. On April 21, 2026, EU officials said a positive decision on a 90 billion euro Ukraine loan could come within 24 hours after repairs to the Druzhba pipeline.
  2. 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.
  3. Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at major Ukrainian cities, killing at least 16 people and injuring many more.
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