Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war has reached a virtual stalemate. However, the country is in desperate need of support to keep its economy afloat. Unfortunately, political infighting within the European Union (EU) and the United States is depriving Ukraine of the financial lifeline it requires.
One of the main obstacles in providing aid to Ukraine is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who continues to oppose a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for the war-torn country. Orban's government has been criticized for its democratic backsliding, leading the EU to freeze Hungary's access to tens of billions of euros in joint funds. In response, Hungary has been vetoing EU political decisions, including those concerning Ukraine.
