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Orban Links Ukraine Aid to Release of All EU Funds for Hungary

The bloc wanted to provide an additional 50 billion euros to support Kyiv over the next four years, a plan Hungary's nationalist leader blocked early on Friday in a crunch summit at Brussels.

By AFP

Dec. 15, 2023

Ukraine

Orban Blocks EU Aid for Ukraine After Membership Talks Agreed

The blockage from Orban -- Russia's best friend in the EU -- dealt a blow to Kyiv only hours after they had celebrated the bloc taking the symbolic step of agreeing to open membership talks.

By AFP

Dec. 15, 2023

Ukraine

EU Calls Orban’s Bluff and Strikes Deal To Open Ukraine Talks

The Hungarian prime minister disagrees, but EC applauds decision as “a clear signal of hope for our continent”

By AFP

Dec. 14, 2023

Ukraine

EU Must Open Accession Negotiations With Ukraine, Says European Parliament President

Elsewhere, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened Thursday to veto an EU plan to boost aid and open membership talks.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 14, 2023

Ukraine

Orban Says EU Can't Yet Discuss Ukraine Membership

Orban stands in the way of Ukraine's hopes for 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in financial aid and progress towards its goal of one day joining the bloc.

By AFP

Dec. 14, 2023

Ukraine

5 Crucial EU/Ukraine Developments You Need to Know from Wednesday

Macron’s “enduring support,” Orban and the “terrible mistake,” Zelensky’s retort, Nordic support and Germany’s “sustainable” aid.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 13, 2023

Zelensky

Zelensky: Orban ‘Has No Reason to Block Ukrainian EU Membership’

Orban on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to opening EU membership talks with Ukraine, calling it a “terrible mistake.”

By AFP

Dec. 13, 2023

War in Ukraine

EU Must Give Ukraine What it Needs To Be 'Strong': von der Leyen

The debate over future EU support comes as backing from Kyiv's key ally the United States has been plunged into doubt by Republican opponents of President Joe Biden.

By AFP

Dec. 13, 2023

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Ukraine

Donald Tusk: A Guide to Poland’s New PM Who Wants West’s ‘Full Mobilization' for Ukraine

With his return as prime minister of Poland, Donald Tusk is seen as crucial for restoring Poland’s standing in the EU and the key to hope for Ukraine in 2024

By Alisa Orlova

Dec. 13, 2023

Hungary

EU Mulls Hungary Payout on Eve of Ukraine Summit

The EU Commission can expect to be accused of backing down in its standoff with Orban, and it is far from clear that the gesture will avert a dispute between leaders.

By AFP

Dec. 13, 2023

Europe

Polish Parliament Ousts Right-Wing Populists in Pro-EU Turn

As expected after general election results, 8-year domination by right-wing PiS party ended in parliament by no confidence vote by new coalition.

By AFP

Dec. 11, 2023

Zelensky

Zelensky, Orban Have ‘Frank’ Talk Amidst Ukraine’s EU Membership Concerns

The conversation between the heads of the two nations came amidst Ukraine’s uncertain bid for EU candidacy, with Hungary likely to torpedo both EU and US support for Ukraine.

By Leo Chiu

Dec. 11, 2023

War in Ukraine

‘Kremlin Fuels Border Crises’ – Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Dec 8 (Europe Edition)

Kyiv urges electricity efficiency after strikes; Drones hit grain industry near Odesa; AFU advances by Kupyansk; Russia moves in on Avdiivka; African immigrants converge on Finnish, US borders

By John Moretti

Dec. 8, 2023

War in Ukraine

Eurotopics: Does Ukraine Need More Help?

The US Congress has refused to authorise further financial aid and Hungary doesn't want to discuss further EU assistance for Ukraine at the summit in December, as planned.

By Eurotopics

Dec. 7, 2023

Hungary

EU Could Release 10bn Euros of Frozen Hungary Funds

Viktor Orban who has maintained close ties to Russia is threatening to use his EU summit veto to block aid to his war-torn neighbour and stop Ukraine’s bid to join the bloc.

By AFP

Dec. 1, 2023

Ukraine

Kyiv Judges Caught Receiving $35,000 Bribe in Private Property Seizure Case

Authorities in Kyiv have identified four judges in a bribery case where a bribe was proposed to the defendant in exchange for a favorable court decision in an ongoing case.

By Leo Chiu

Nov. 30, 2023

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