EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion in military and civil aid to Ukraine, Borrell says
SUMMARY
The European Union has agreed to send €1.4 billion in military and industrial aid to Ukraine, using immobilized assets from Russia's Central Bank. This decision bypasses Hungary, which has consistently raised concerns about EU military assistance to Ukraine. Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister, Péter Szijjártó, criticized the move, stating that it undermines European rules and excludes Hungary from the decision-making process. Despite Hungary's emphasis on diplomatic solutions and concerns about prolonging the conflict, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stressed the necessity of supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian offensives.
