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EU Leaders Back Ukraine, Hungary and Allies Opt Out

12/22/2025

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Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, questioned the war's origins, said Ukraine is not a small country, and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin defended the invasion and blamed Ukraine's government for the war.
At the European Council summit, EU leaders agreed to borrow €90 billion for Ukraine, but Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia opted out.
The Albanian prime minister expressed satisfaction with recent constructive meetings regarding the situation.

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Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, questioned the war's origins, said Ukraine is not a small country, and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin defended the invasion and blamed Ukraine's government for the war.
At the European Council summit, EU leaders agreed to borrow €90 billion for Ukraine, but Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia opted out.
The Albanian prime minister expressed satisfaction with recent constructive meetings regarding the situation.