
EU Rejects Ukraine Request to Front-Load Part of €90 Billion Loan
The EU declined Ukraine’s request for early access to part of a €90 billion loan, keeping attention on 2027 financing needs and donor support.

The EU declined Ukraine’s request for early access to part of a €90 billion loan, keeping attention on 2027 financing needs and donor support.

Ukraine's coordinated attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Saint Petersburg region, Tver, and Crimea have caused fires and operational halts, disrupting major e-commerce logistics hubs.

The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine after a satisfactory program review, supporting Kiev amid delays in reforms and ongoing conflict.

Drone debris caused a fire at a major oil depot near Krasnodar, while simultaneous drone strikes hit energy infrastructure across Crimea, triggering power outages and explosions.

Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.