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Viktor Orbán refuses to agree to €90bn loan for Ukraine as EU leaders accuse him of betrayal

What happened

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is refusing to approve a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine, blocking funding meant for military aid and support. EU leaders have accused Orbán of betrayal for continuing his opposition to the vital funding. This comes as Ukraine reports military successes, claiming to have reclaimed 400 square kilometers of territory and downing record numbers of Russian drones.

Why people care
The blocked funding represents a massive financial lifeline for Ukraine's war effort at a critical moment when the country appears to be making territorial gains. Orbán's obstruction highlights growing fractures within the EU over Ukraine support, with Hungary increasingly isolated from the bloc's consensus on backing Kyiv.
The takes
EU leaders say

Orbán is betraying European unity and blocking urgently needed support for Ukraine's defense. The €90 billion loan is vital for military aid and support as Ukraine fights for its survival. Hungary's obstruction is undermining the EU's collective response to Russian aggression.

Hungary says

The Hungarian government maintains its position against providing extensive military and financial support to Ukraine. Orbán has consistently argued that such massive aid packages risk escalating the conflict and drawing the EU deeper into the war. Hungary prioritizes protecting its own national interests over EU pressure for unanimous support.

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