Hungary’s Orban continues to block Ukraine loan at EU summit
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked EU loan approval for Ukraine as country enters fifth year of war with Russia.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is blocking approval of a European Union loan intended to support Ukraine as the country enters its fifth year of war with Russia. The obstruction occurs at an EU summit where member states typically must reach consensus on major financial decisions. Orban's veto prevents the disbursement of funds that Ukraine needs to finance its defense and economic operations amid ongoing Russian military aggression. Hungary has previously opposed various EU measures related to Ukraine aid, citing sovereignty concerns and its own economic interests. The blockade underscores divisions within the 27-member bloc over how aggressively to support Kyiv against Moscow's invasion.
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