Hungary's Orban Blocks Ukraine Aid and EU Accession

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vetoed a major European Union aid package for Ukraine and warned that he could still halt Ukraine's accession to the EU after membership talks won EU approval. Orban, who maintains close ties to Russia, blocked the aid package to ensure Hungary receives the funds it wants from the EU budget. The decision to start accession talks with Ukraine was hailed as a victory for Ukraine and Europe, but Orban warned that Hungary could still block the talks at any time. EU leaders will reconvene in January to try to reach a deal on the financial package.