Hungarian diplomat urges EU to prioritize EU interests over Ukraine funding

Regional outlets close to Ukraine present Hungary’s veto as an obstacle to keeping Ukraine’s government and economy running during the war. They say the European Commission and most EU members see the €90 billion package as essential to help Ukraine pay salaries, pensions, and basic services while fighting Russia. They expect Brussels and key capitals to search for legal and political ways around Hungary’s block if Budapest does not change its position.

• •The European Commission publicly defends the €90 billion package as vital for Ukraine’s stability.
• •Most EU governments support long‑term financial aid to help Ukraine cover its budget gap.
• •Hungary’s veto threatens to disrupt an IMF program that assumes steady EU support for Ukraine.
• •EU officials explore alternative legal routes, such as intergovernmental agreements, to keep funds flowing to Kyiv.
• •Delays in EU funding could force Ukraine to cut public spending and weaken its ability to resist Russia’s invasion.