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Poland's Tusk Challenges Orbán on Ukraine's EU Membership

10/3/2025

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Tusk Challenges Orbán

At the EPC summit, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pressed Viktor Orbán, noting Russia initiated the war and asking, "Which side are you on?"
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony called Orbán's anti-Ukraine rhetoric "shameful" and backed Ukraine's EU accession as Hungary's national interest.
Viktor Orbán condemned EU plans to boost military capabilities against Russia and vowed to veto Ukraine's EU membership.

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Frederiksen Urges Unity

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia will not cease its aggression until forced, urging a European front.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever questions using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, citing legal risks and seeking guarantees.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin warns of Russian threats, and European Council President António Costa says supporting Ukraine upholds international law and sovereignty.

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Tusk Challenges Orbán

At the EPC summit, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pressed Viktor Orbán, noting Russia initiated the war and asking, "Which side are you on?"
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony called Orbán's anti-Ukraine rhetoric "shameful" and backed Ukraine's EU accession as Hungary's national interest.
Viktor Orbán condemned EU plans to boost military capabilities against Russia and vowed to veto Ukraine's EU membership.

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