EU tightens Ukraine aid terms

- EU officials are considering tighter conditions on parts of a €90 billion aid package, making some disbursements contingent on Ukrainian tax changes. - Washington meanwhile released a previously frozen $400 million military aid package after pressure from lawmakers, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week. - The shift signals the EU acting more like a hard-headed creditor while still financing Ukraine. (bloomberg.com) (kyivindependent.com)