Leaders of the European Union have intensified pressure on Viktor Orb\u00e1n during a high-stakes summit in Brussels, accusing him of blocking a crucial \u20ac90 billion ($103 billion) aid package for Ukraine and undermining collective decision-making as the war with Russia enters its fifth year.<\/p>\n
The funding package, originally agreed upon in December by all 27 member states, remains stalled after Orb\u00e1n reversed his position and vetoed its implementation, citing disputes tied to a damaged energy pipeline. His move has raised concerns about unity within the bloc and the credibility of the European Council.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of the summit, Kaja Kallas stressed the urgency of the situation, warning that Ukraine\u2019s war effort depends heavily on sustained financial backing. \u201cIt\u2019s really, really time to show our support to Ukraine,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Tensions have escalated as Kyiv faces the risk of running out of funds within weeks without fresh financial assistance. The dispute has been further complicated by disagreements between Orb\u00e1n and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, particularly over the repair of the Druzhba pipeline, which was damaged in a Russian attack earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Several European leaders openly criticized Orb\u00e1n\u2019s stance, with Petteri Orpo accusing him of using the Ukraine issue as leverage in Hungary\u2019s domestic politics ahead of upcoming elections. \u201cHe\u2019s using Ukraine as a weapon in his election campaign, and it\u2019s not good,\u201d Orpo said.<\/p>\n
Orb\u00e1n, widely regarded as a close ally of Vladimir Putin and admired by Donald Trump, has framed Ukraine\u2019s leadership as a threat to Hungary, a position that has further strained relations within the EU.<\/p>\n
Diplomats at the summit are now working to persuade Hungary to lift its veto, pointing to recent progress by Ukraine in agreeing to repair the Druzhba pipeline with EU support. The pipeline, which transports Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia, remains a critical point of contention.<\/p>\n
As divisions deepen, the outcome of the Brussels summit is seen as pivotal for both Ukraine\u2019s immediate financial stability and the European Union\u2019s ability to maintain a unified front against Russian aggression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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