Hungary blocked a draft of a future EU document that would have provided security guarantees for Ukraine and a new package of military assistance.
Points of attention
- Hungary's decision to block the EU resolution on Ukraine highlights disagreements among EU countries regarding support for Ukraine during the ongoing war.
- The blocked draft included security guarantees and a new military aid package for Ukraine, raising concerns about the country's defense capabilities.
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's refusal of further financial and military assistance to Ukraine indicates differing opinions on the effectiveness of 'peace through strength' policies.
Hungary blocked EU resolution on Ukraine
At a meeting of EU ambassadors on Friday, Hungary blocked a draft text concerning Ukraine, which contained wording about security guarantees that the European Union could provide to Kyiv, as well as a new military aid package.
This decision became part of a broader disagreement among EU countries regarding the approach to supporting Ukraine in times of war.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, for his part, said that his country would refuse further financial or military assistance to Ukraine.
He also rejected the so-called "peace through strength," which he believes is an unrealistic policy.
Recall that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently sent a letter to European Council President Antonio Costa, calling for direct negotiations between the EU and Russia to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Orban also proposed blocking the adoption of European Council conclusions on Ukraine.
