Hungary blocks £43bn EU funding for Ukraine hours after Kyiv membership talks agreement EU leaders plan to resume discussions on aid for Ukraine early next year The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
Hungary blocks $54bn EU financial aid for Ukraine Veto came hours after the European Union agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine in a move Hungary opposed. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023
Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters Ukraine has received a green light to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova Volodymyr Zelensky hailed it as a victory for Ukraine and for Europe Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023
Zelenskyy claims ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open Ukraine membership talks Moment of celebration turns bittersweet as Hungary carries through on threats to block financial aid for Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023
Putin confronted by critical text messages beamed on screen at year-end news conference President sought to paint rosy picture of Russia at four-hour-long event – but citizens had other plans The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Putin tells Russia 'victory will be ours' as Ukraine takes centre stage at EU summit Russian President Vladimir Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realises its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West. Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says Russian goals in Ukraine are unchanged and there will only be peace when it achieves them – as it happened Russian leader conducts first end of year press conference since start of invasion The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023
European Union is sorely tested to keep its promises to Ukraine intact European Union leaders are struggling to keep their two most elementary promises to Ukraine at war intact — to give it the wherewithal to stave off the Russian invasion and maintain its hope of joining the wealthy bloc The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Macron calls for 'full and lasting support' for Ukraine ahead of crucial EU summit French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the European Union must offer "full and enduring support to Ukraine" ahead of a leaders' summit with fresh aid to Kyiv on the agenda. Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2023
EU Leaders Wrestle With Orban Over Ukraine Support EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday as he threatens to veto a massive aid package and a start to membership talks for Ukraine. International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023
New Polish PM calls ‘apathy on Ukraine unacceptable’ as EU braces for bitter tussle with Orban EU fears Hungarian leader will singularly veto Kyiv’s accession to bloc and funding package at upcoming summit The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 659 As the war enters its 659th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023
EU unblocks billions for Hungary even though its leader threatens to veto Ukraine aid The European Union says it will grant Hungary access to billions of euros in frozen funds The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023 Zelensky Urges European And US Allies To Unblock Aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged allies in Europe and the US to keep backing Kyiv, as disputes in Brussels and Washington hold up new aid packages.
France 24 · Dec 12, 2023 Ukraine aid on life support? Zelensky pleads for more funding amid battlefield stalemate Last week he sent his defence minister. This time, Volodymyr Zelensky made the trip in person to Washington to try to convince Republicans to lift objections to a desperately-needed financial lifeline for Kyiv. That is not the furthest Ukraine's president has gone. Zelensky travelled all the way to Buenos Aires,…
Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2023 Ukraine sounds alarm as Hungary threatens EU support, but Orban may get his way Ukraine has warned that its European ambitions are at risk as Brussels' leaders struggle to agree on renewing financial support for Kyiv and extending an invitation to start membership talks.
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023 Fleeing Israel Too, Ukrainian Jews Seek Refuge In Hungary Rabbi Mendel Moscowitz from the northeastern city of Kharkiv never imagined his family would be forced to flee a second war after leaving Ukraine for Israel last year.
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657 As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for Ukraine Pressure is mounting on Hungary not to veto the start of European Union membership talks and the supply of economic aid to Ukraine at a pivotal EU summit this week
Latin Times · Dec 11, 2023 Argentina's Milei Warns Of 'Shock' Austerity As He Takes Office Latin America's third-biggest economy is on its knees after decades of debt and financial mismanagement, with annual inflation at 140% and 40% of Argentines living in poverty.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Zelensky says had ‘frank’ talk with Hungary’s Orban ahead of Nato summit on Kyiv membership Hungarian president has repeatedly said he opposes starting talks on welcoming Ukraine to Nato
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 656 As the war enters its 656th day, these are the main developments.
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 653 As the war enters its 653rd day, these are the main developments.
International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023 Macron Hosts Hungary's Orban In Bid To Break Ukraine Deadlock French President Emmanuel Macron meets Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday in a bid to break the deadlock ahead of an EU summit after the Hungarian leader threatened to block further backing for Ukraine.