EU States Slam Hungary for Opposing Ukraine Aid, Accession
- Hungary’s block sets up possible showdown at EU leaders summit
- EU impasse comes as US Congress also blocks aid for Ukraine
Viktor Orban
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European Union member states are growing frustrated with Hungary’s attempt to block funding for Ukraine and obstruct the opening of accession talks, risking a showdown at a meeting of its leaders just as US funding for Kyiv is also in doubt.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has twice written to the head of the European Council, warning him to drop Ukraine membership talks from the agenda of the summit, which takes place Thursday and Friday. He’s also been unwilling to back a €50 billion ($53.9 billion) support package for Kyiv.