Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Paris, where he is scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.
This was announced by the spokesman for the Ukrainian president, Serhiy Nikiforov.
As is known, Macron will meet with Zelensky on March 13. The leaders will discuss the current international situation, support for France and European partners in the defense of Ukraine, as well as ways to increase pressure on Russia, including combating its shadow fleet.
Macron and Zelensky will also discuss the conditions for a just and lasting peace and take stock of the commitments made within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing on security guarantees.
A source at the Elysee Palace told Suspilny that the unblocking of the EU loan of 90 billion euros will be one of the key topics of Zelenskyy's visit to France.
What is known about the 90 billion euro EU loan for Ukraine?
On December 19, 2025, EU leaders decided to provide Ukraine with €90 billion in support for 2026–2027. The loan will be secured by the bloc's budget reserves, not frozen Russian assets.
On January 14, 2026, the European Commission adopted a package of legislative proposals that will allow Kyiv to provide this loan to cover financial and military needs for two years.
On January 21, the European Parliament supported the proposal for a Council decision allowing the activation of enhanced cooperation to establish a loan for Ukraine of 90 billion euros for the period 2026–2027.
On February 11, MEPs voted in favor of three legislative acts that allow Ukraine to receive a loan of 90 billion euros in 2026 and 2027.
Hungary blocks €90 billion loan to Ukraine
On February 20, it became known that Hungary blocked the allocation of an EU loan worth 90 billion euros to Ukraine due to the lack of oil transit from Russia through the Druzhba oil pipeline.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that Kyiv informed Budapest about the Russian shelling of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Brody, Lviv region, and the corresponding damage on January 27, and that Ukraine's accusations of delaying supplies are illogical.
Despite this, Peter Szijjártó stated at the EU Council meeting on February 23 that Russia “did not shell” the Druzhba oil pipeline infrastructure, and that Ukraine allegedly stopped transit due to an “internal political decision.” The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry accused the Hungarian minister of statements and actions in favor of Russia.
On February 23, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told the Public that the EU is not discussing alternative options for allocating a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, which is being blocked by Hungary.