Al Jazeera News Updates EU to give Ukraine billions in aid, Violent clashes in Bangladesh
Dec 19, 2025
The European Union has approved a staggering €90 billion loan to support Ukraine over the next two years, with repayment linked to Russian reparations. President Putin is not pleased, denouncing the move as a form of robbery. Meanwhile, tensions rise in Bangladesh following the tragic shooting of a student leader, prompting violent protests. Activists stormed newspaper offices while calls for calm echo from the interim leaders amid a national day of mourning. There's also a sneak peek at the exciting upcoming season of True Crime Reports!
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EU Agrees Large Budget-Backed Loan
- The EU approved a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine to cover urgent financial needs for two years backed by the EU budget.
- The union says Ukraine will repay the loan only after Russia pays reparations and reserves the right to use immobilized Russian assets to repay it.
Putin Denounces EU Plan As 'Robbery'
- Vladimir Putin condemned the EU move as an attempted robbery and warned of harsh consequences for those he called robbers.
- He argued that using Russian assets to create credit would raise national budget debts and carry serious repercussions.
Violence Flares After Student Leader's Death
- Bangladesh saw renewed violent protests after the shooting and later death of student leader Sharif Hadi in Dhaka.
- Activists attacked newspaper offices and the interim leader declared a day of mourning while urging calm.