Hungary blocks EU aid for Ukraine at summit, drawing criticism

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked a European Union agreement on providing financial aid to Ukraine during a summit. He vetoed a plan to use EU funds for a loan to Ukraine, preventing the other 26 member states from moving forward.

Other EU leaders criticized Orban for the blockade, arguing it undermines European unity. Orban responded by accusing EU leaders of no longer protecting European interests and instead prioritizing Ukraine's demands, claiming the conflict is weakening the EU.