The European Union approved a €90 billion ($105-106 billion) loan package to Ukraine on Thursday, ending months of political deadlock after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition following the reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline. The loan is designed to help Ukraine cover economic and military costs through 2027, providing critical funding as the country continues defending against Russia. This resolves a significant funding gap that had left Ukraine without committed EU financial support for its wartime budget and defense needs.