"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, 'For us it's a very important decision and I'm very thankful to all the leaders for their unanimity,' highlighting the significance of the approved funds for military and energy reconstruction."
"Zelenskyy noted, 'We had quite a difficult, you know, really, awful winter with all these ballistic attacks and massive drone attacks,' emphasizing the challenges faced by Ukraine and the need for financial support."
"The funds were initially delayed due to opposition from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who did not attend the meeting, indicating political complexities within the EU regarding support for Ukraine."
Leaders from the EU's 27 member states convened in Cyprus to address geopolitical challenges, particularly the wars in Ukraine and Iran. They approved a $105 billion loan to Ukraine, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized would strengthen the military and support energy reconstruction. The funds had faced delays due to opposition from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the unanimous support from EU leaders and indicated Ukraine's readiness to begin the accession process to join the EU.
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