Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to block all European Union (EU) aid to Ukraine, as well as future membership negotiations, unless the entire strategy to support Kiev is revised. writes about this Policy Referring to the letter sent to the president of the European Council, Charles Michel.
In his speech, Orban said that no decisions could be taken on financial aid to Ukraine, the start of EU accession negotiations or new sanctions against Russia until a “strategic discussion” is held during the meeting of member state leaders in Brussels in December. .
“The European Council should evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of our current policy towards Ukraine, including various aid programmes,” Orbán writes.
In the text, he asks why Europe should continue to support Ukraine when the United States is deadlocked on further aid to the country.
The Hungarian Prime Minister believes that the European Council should have a “frank and open discussion on the EU’s strategic objectives in Ukraine.”
Orban’s letter continues: “The European Council cannot take major decisions on security guarantees or additional financial assistance to Ukraine, approve further strengthening of the sanctions regime or agree on the enlargement process unless a consensus is reached on a future strategy for Ukraine.”
Previously Hungary has warned that the EU could be left alone with the conflict in Ukraine.
Source: Gazeta
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