Joint Statement: €90B Ukraine Support Loan Adopted, 20th Russia Sanctions Package Welcomed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:41:15 +0000
International Trade

European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a joint statement on 22 April 2026 welcoming the adoption by co-legislators of a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine covering 2026 and 2027. The loan aims to address Ukraine's urgent budgetary and defence needs while enabling the country to remain resilient against ongoing Russian attacks, with first disbursement expected in Q2 2026. The Presidents also welcomed adoption of the 20th sanctions package targeting Russia's energy revenues, banking system, and shadow fleet operations.