EU Mulls Alternative Ukraine Aid Plan to Bypass Hungary Veto
- Proposal would involve national guarantees from member states
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Ukrainian artilleryman man a howitzer position in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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European Union countries are considering a backup plan to push through much-needed aid for Ukraine in its fight to repel Russia in case Hungary vetoes the current €50 billion ($53.4 billion) package.
The proposal would involve national guarantees from member states to raise funding in the markets should Budapest block the review of the EU’s long-term budget, which includes the package and requires unanimity, according to people familiar with the discussions.