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European Council Discusses Ukraine War and Support Measures

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 13:13 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 14:13 | 7 sources | 14 articles

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The European Council convened to address the pressing issues surrounding the war in Ukraine. Leaders from across Europe are expected to discuss strategies for providing continued support to Ukraine, including financial assistance to stabilize the Ukrainian economy and military aid to bolster its defense capabilities. The meeting also likely involved a review of existing sanctions against Russia and potential measures to further isolate the country economically and diplomatically.

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Orban a blocat un imprumut de 90 miliarde euro pentru Ucraina.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 13:13 (1 day ago)

Watch: European Council meets today. What will be discussed - and why it will be war?

Today, 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels for the European Council. The official agenda highlights competitiveness and migration, but war overshadows it all. Your reporter does not yet know exactly what they will say. But we can certainly guess what keeps them up at night.

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Politico EU 19 mar. 2026, 15:46 (1 day ago) Excellent

EU braced for no deal on €90B Ukraine loan as Orbán refuses to budge

Thursday's European Council summit saw tempers flare at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking the loan.

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Deutsche Welle 19 mar. 2026, 16:22 (1 day ago) Excellent

EU summit: Hungary holds Ukraine aid ransom over Druzhba oil

EU leaders convene amid the war in Iran, but also while trying to retain focus on Ukraine with the Trump administration's eye elsewhere. Hungary says it will block Ukraine aid unless the Druzhba oil pipeline is fixed.

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Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival Foto: France 24
France 24 19 mar. 2026, 21:52 (20 hours ago) Excellent

Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Dr. Hanna Shelest, Director of Security Studies and Global Outreach Programmes at the Foreign Policy Council 'Ukrainian Prism' and Editor-in-chief at UA: Ukraine Analytica. According to Dr. Hanna Shelest, Ukrainian forces demonstrate that with adaptive strategy, technological innovation, and timely support, it is possible not only to resist but to go on the offensive. Yet this capacity is inseparable from sustained international backing, both military and financia

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 23:09 (19 hours ago) Good

Ukraine finance minister laments 'bad news from Brussels' as Hungary keeps veto on loan

Kyiv says it is doing 'the best we can' after Hungary threw a critical loan into disarray, maintaining a veto on the country over a damaged pipeline.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 23:33 (18 hours ago)

Belgium: EU leaders meet as Ukraine loan remains blocked

EU leaders show unity but fail to approve €90bn loan for Kyiv as Hungary’s Viktor Orban vetoes over oil transit dispute with Ukraine.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 23:20 (18 hours ago)

Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates and EU aid remains blocked

Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US, even as Moscow gains from eased American sanctions and soaring energy prices, and Kyiv faces the potential loss of EU aid for the first time.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 08:55 (9 hours ago)

Europe Today: Orbán claims victory at tense EU summit focused on Ukraine and Iran

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 09:31 (8 hours ago)

Newsletter: Leaders outraged as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan

Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.

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Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan Foto: France 24
France 24 20 mar. 2026, 12:13 (6 hours ago)

Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail." It is not the first time Orban has blocked aid to Ukraine, but the anger has been magnified by the fact the Hungarian leader had previously agreed to the deal, says France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani.

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‘I survived 471 days in an underground bunker fighting for Ukraine against the Russians. This is my story’ Foto: The Independent
The Independent 20 mar. 2026, 12:29 (5 hours ago)

‘I survived 471 days in an underground bunker fighting for Ukraine against the Russians. This is my story’

Exclusive: A Ukrainian sergeant spent 16 months in a front line bunker underground, often unable to breathe and near starving. He told his story to world affairs editor Sam Kiley in Sloviansk

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EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan Foto: France 24
France 24 20 mar. 2026, 13:13 (5 hours ago)

EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

European Union leaders on Thursday lashed out at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accusing him of hijacking critical aid for Ukraine and undermining EU decision-making in an effort to win an election at home. France 24's correspondent Dave Keating has the latest from Brussels.

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Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK 20 mar. 2026, 13:33 (4 hours ago) Good

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

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In Photos: The War in Ukraine, After 4 Years Foto: New York Times
New York Times 20 mar. 2026, 14:13 (4 hours ago)

In Photos: The War in Ukraine, After 4 Years

A photographic chronicle of Russia’s invasion.

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