In a letter to European Council President Charles Michel, Orbán stressed the need for a thorough evaluation of EU policies towards Ukraine, including assistance programs, according to Politico.
He wrote: "The European Council should take stock of the implementation and effectiveness of our current policies towards Ukraine including various assistance programs."
He also questioned the EU's strategic goals in Ukraine and raised concerns about the sustainability of the strategy without strong US support: "Do we still regard these objectives realistically attainable? Is this strategy sustainable without robust support from the United States?"
Orbán's stance could potentially disrupt EUR 50 billion in aid for Ukraine and EUR 500 million in planned military support, as well as Ukraine's EU accession talks, Politico reported.
It said member states were considering a workaround for Budapest's possible veto, such as through bilateral agreements instead of using EU structures. However, if formal negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession begin, such tactics could no longer be used.
The move by Hungary comes at a critical juncture as US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warns of a narrowing window for US support to Ukraine.
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Source: PAP, Politico
