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The European Union is set to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine following the departure of Viktor Orbán as Hungary’s prime minister. Orbán, who had been blocking the aid, announced that he would no longer impede the loan, citing a recent indication from Ukraine regarding the restoration of oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, which runs from Russia to Hungary.

According to The Guardian, Orbán’s exit comes after a significant electoral victory for his successor, Peter Magyar, who has promised to improve Hungary’s relations with the EU and criticized Orbán’s previous alignment with Russian interests. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed optimism about the loan’s approval following Orbán’s defeat.

In addition to the loan discussions, tensions have escalated in Germany, where the government summoned the Russian ambassador in response to threats from Russia against German targets. The German foreign ministry condemned these threats as attempts to undermine support for Ukraine and affirmed that Germany would not be intimidated.

Meanwhile, a mass shooting in Kyiv has raised the death toll to seven, following an incident where a Russian-born man opened fire in a public area. The ongoing conflict continues to raise concerns regarding the safety and security of civilians in Ukraine, with the international community closely monitoring developments.