"EU Approves €50 Billion Aid for Ukraine Despite Orban's Resistance"
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The European Union (EU) overcame "Orban fatigue" and swiftly approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine's economy, separate from military aid, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's repeated delays. Orban's close ties with Russia and his blocking of EU decisions had frustrated fellow leaders, but pressure and tough negotiations led to the breakthrough. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of EU unity and signaling to Washington amid stalling of aid by Republican lawmakers.
- EU overcomes 'Orban fatigue,' passes €50 billion Ukraine aid DW (English)
- EU Agrees to $54 Billion Fund for Ukraine The New York Times
- How Ukraine will finally get its €50bn from Brussels Financial Times
- Hungary’s Viktor Orban reveals weakness as he folds before the European Union The Washington Post
- European Union approves $54 billion aid for Ukraine as Hungary drops opposition NPR
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