EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Hungary has announced it will block the latest EU sanctions package against Russia and delay an agreed financial aid package for Ukraine, disrupting the EU's plans to show unified support on the war's fourth anniversary.
- The sanctions package may still pass, but the delay highlights challenges in the EU's consensus-based decision-making process, which can stall critical actions.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for his friendly stance toward Russia and criticism of Ukraine, faces an upcoming election and has previously delayed EU sanctions before eventually approving them.
- Ukraine urgently needs the €90 billion aid package to fund defense and daily operations, with officials warning that funds must be disbursed by spring to prevent a budget crisis.
- EU top diplomat Kaja K
