
EU rejects Ukraine’s request to accelerate part of €90bn loan package
The EU rejected Ukraine’s request for early access to part of a €90bn loan, keeping focus on Europe’s war-financing burden.

The EU rejected Ukraine’s request for early access to part of a €90bn loan, keeping focus on Europe’s war-financing burden.

Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to Western financing, with EU support and London risk sentiment in focus.

A reported drone threat delayed Zelenskyy's flight from Moldova to Oslo, raising fresh concerns over European security and market risk.

Norway has detained a Russian research vessel on Svalbard in a Naftogaz claim tied to Crimea assets, highlighting enforcement risks for Russian assets in Europe.

Ukraine's former military chief rules out NATO membership, emphasizing cooperation with the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force and emerging European defence alliances.

Canada’s selection of German TKMS submarines boosts European defense ties, signaling strong UK market interest and potential impact on sterling and London’s defense sector.

The UK and 21 other countries have condemned Iran for orchestrating attacks on their territories, targeting Jewish communities and dissidents, raising security concerns in Europe.