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Ukraine
Kyiv is urgently trying to change the narrative that backing from its Western allies is waning as doubts swirl over support from the United States.
Dec. 15, 2023
Ukraine
The EU's announcement on Thursday came after the bloc overcame objections from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Dec. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
The bloc wanted to provide an additional 50 billion euros to support Kyiv over the next four years, a plan Hungary's nationalist leader blocked early on Friday in a crunch summit at Brussels.
Dec. 15, 2023
Ukraine
The blockage from Orban -- Russia's best friend in the EU -- dealt a blow to Kyiv only hours after they had celebrated the bloc taking the symbolic step of agreeing to open membership talks.
Dec. 15, 2023
Ukraine
The Hungarian prime minister disagrees, but EC applauds decision as “a clear signal of hope for our continent”
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
Elsewhere, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened Thursday to veto an EU plan to boost aid and open membership talks.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
Orban stands in the way of Ukraine's hopes for 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in financial aid and progress towards its goal of one day joining the bloc.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
Macron’s “enduring support,” Orban and the “terrible mistake,” Zelensky’s retort, Nordic support and Germany’s “sustainable” aid.
Dec. 13, 2023
Zelensky
Orban on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to opening EU membership talks with Ukraine, calling it a “terrible mistake.”
Dec. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
The debate over future EU support comes as backing from Kyiv's key ally the United States has been plunged into doubt by Republican opponents of President Joe Biden.
Dec. 13, 2023
Ukraine
With his return as prime minister of Poland, Donald Tusk is seen as crucial for restoring Poland’s standing in the EU and the key to hope for Ukraine in 2024
Dec. 13, 2023
Hungary
The EU Commission can expect to be accused of backing down in its standoff with Orban, and it is far from clear that the gesture will avert a dispute between leaders.
Dec. 13, 2023
Europe
As expected after general election results, 8-year domination by right-wing PiS party ended in parliament by no confidence vote by new coalition.
Dec. 11, 2023
Zelensky
The conversation between the heads of the two nations came amidst Ukraine’s uncertain bid for EU candidacy, with Hungary likely to torpedo both EU and US support for Ukraine.
Dec. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kyiv urges electricity efficiency after strikes; Drones hit grain industry near Odesa; AFU advances by Kupyansk; Russia moves in on Avdiivka; African immigrants converge on Finnish, US borders
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
The US Congress has refused to authorise further financial aid and Hungary doesn't want to discuss further EU assistance for Ukraine at the summit in December, as planned.
Dec. 7, 2023
As AFU gains in Kursk, Russia deploys troops from Kaliningrad; EU sends €4.2B more in non-lethal aid; Decorated Ukrainian pilot KIA; US State Dept. official in Kyiv discusses possible F-16 expansion.
Aug. 14