Arms aid for Ukraine: How Hungary was tr • Table.Briefings

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, at the EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Luxembourg.

The EU foreign ministers have approved new arms aid for Ukraine. The further blockade of Hungary was prevented by a procedural trick. New sanctions against Russia were also approved, albeit weaker than planned – thanks to Berlin’s influence.

Against Hungary’s declared will, the EU foreign ministers decided on new arms aid for Ukraine in Luxembourg on Monday. Around €1.4 billion are to flow as early as July, said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. A second tranche will follow a few months later.

Arms aid for Ukraine: How Hungary was tricked

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