BERLIN — The European Commission this week formally proposed a €90 billion ($104.4 billion) loan package for Ukraine spanning 2026 and 2027, with a novel condition that Kyiv must prioritize purchasing weapons and military equipment from European manufacturers. The package allocates roughly €60 billion for military assistance and €30 billion for “general budget support,” according to the Commission’s announcement . The European preference clause − which requires Ukraine to buy from EU member