Baltic and Northern European countries are considering providing Ukraine with about €30 billion in bilateral loans. They plan to move forward with this option if Hungary and Slovakia continue to block the European Union’s €90 billion joint loan for Kyiv. Politico reported this, citing European diplomats familiar with the negotiations. Details EU leaders plan to
Before the U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump and his advisers underestimated the risks to global energy markets. They viewed a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption of commercial shipping as a short-term issue that should not interfere with the military mission. The New York Times reported this. Details Trump’s
Ukraine’s budget now has enough funds to operate until early May 2026 and continue financing the country’s defense. This became possible after the IMF approved the loan and released the first tranche of $1.5 billion. Politico reported this, citing sources familiar with Kyiv’s financial situation. Details Previously, experts feared the country would run out of