EU Budget Battle: Hungary and Slovakia Slam Increased Aid to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed reservations about providing additional financial aid to Ukraine during a summit of the EU's 27 national leaders. Orban cited the need for a well-justified proposal, while Fico mentioned concerns about corruption. The EU is set to decide on a revision of its 2021-27 budget, which includes a proposed 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine. Divisions among member states were evident, with some supporting the aid and others calling for a focus on humanitarian assistance or increased defense capabilities.