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The European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years. Cyprus, which holds the rotating EU presidency, launched a political procedure that could see the loan approved on Thursday. The loan package has been stalled since December due to Hungary’s veto, linked to its demand for Russian oil supplies via Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has repaired the Druzhba pipeline, paving the way for Hungary to lift its veto. The EU could also on Thursday approve new sanctions against Russia which have faced delay over objections from Hungary and Slovakia.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war…