EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid
Friday, 15 December 2023 EU leaders agree to open membership talks with Ukraine despite Russian invasion; Hungary opposes 50 billion euro financial aid package. Leaders bypass objections from Hungarian PM Viktor Orban but fail to revamp EU budget for Ukraine's financial support. Talks on the financial package end without a deal, to be resumed in January. Ukraine closer to its goal of anchoring itself in the West. German Chancellor plays key role in getting Orban to leave the room. Membership talks with Moldova and candidate status for Georgia also agreed.
Hungary Blocks $54 Billion Aid Deal , As EU Opens Door to Membership Talks.
On Dec. 14, EU leaders convened in Brussels to authorize
$54 billion in aid for Ukraine, but it was not approved
because of Hungary, the only member state to object. .
We still have some time, Ukraine is not
out of money...
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Friday, 15 December 2023
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