EU to Vote on 20th Sanctions Package, €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine April 22
The EU is set to vote on its 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine on April 22. Approval hinges on Hungary and Slovakia, which previously blocked the measures over Druzhba pipeline oil supplies. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for an expanded package.
The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine are on the agenda for the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) meeting on April 22. Both items are listed as «non-discussion items,» meaning they are not scheduled for debate.
Approval is expected via a 24-hour written procedure, concluding by the morning of April 23, provided Hungary and Slovakia do not raise objections. These countries previously blocked both decisions, demanding the resumption of Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated on April 21 that while the 20th package is expected, it is now insufficient and needs to be expanded, having been delayed since February 24.
On April 21, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine repaired the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a January 2026 Russian missile strike. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár and Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka confirmed Slovakia and Hungary would support the sanctions and loan once Russian oil supplies via Druzhba resume. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also linked unblocking the loan to restored Druzhba oil supplies.