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🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Fico backs Orban, considers joining Hungary in blocking 90 billion EU loan for Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is considering joining Hungary in blocking a proposed 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, while supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban's position against it.

Mar 21 • 19:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Slovak PM says Bratislava may also block EU loan for Ukraine: 'Orbán is right'

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico indicated that Slovakia might follow Hungary's lead in blocking the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, echoing support for Viktor Orbán's position.

Mar 21 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: "On Point": Election in Hungary: Merz's criticism benefits Orbán

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, a move that Merz believes harms EU unity, while Orbán's actions are seen as politically advantageous amidst his party's declining poll numbers ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Orban causes unprecedented squabbling at European leaders' summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks a crucial €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, leading to intense debates among European leaders.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ukraine still expects to receive the first part of the EU loan in April, said Zelenskyj

Ukrainian President Zelenskyj stated that the country anticipates receiving the initial tranche of an EU loan by April.

Mar 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Orbán's veto angered European leaders. Many hope it was his last summit.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine at a recent EU summit drew widespread criticism and might signal the end of his political influence as elections approach.

Mar 20 • 15:26 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

EU to push Ukraine loan ‘one way or the other’ – von der Leyen

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will push forward with a loan for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto, linked to oil supply disputes between Ukraine and Hungary.

Mar 20 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

EU leaders express frustration over Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's continued obstruction of financial aid to Ukraine.

Mar 20 • 11:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Merz sharply criticizes Orbán – EU will pay Ukraine loan despite blockade

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticized Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, labeling it an 'act of gross disloyalty.'

Mar 20 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

EU leaders express anger over Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban reversing his position on a loan to Ukraine.

Mar 20 • 10:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

"Politico": Italian Prime Minister Supports Orbán on Ukraine Conflict

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed understanding for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's recent decision to block a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, despite initially supporting it, during a closed-door EU leaders' summit.

Mar 20 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Spain expected to adopt emergency tax cuts to counter impact of US-Israel war on Iran – Europe live

The article discusses Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opposition to an EU loan for Ukraine and his call for renewed energy relations with Russia amid an ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 09:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Merz sharply criticizes Orbán - EU will pay out Ukraine loan despite blockade

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has harshly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amidst Hungary's ongoing blockade of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, calling it an 'act of gross disloyalty.'

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Brussels responds to Orban: The loan to Ukraine will be secured 'one way or another'

EU leaders have condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's stance blocking an agreed loan to Ukraine, asserting that the loan will be secured by any means necessary.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Brussels retaliates against Orbán: The loan to Ukraine will be secured 'one way or another'

EU leaders condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's stance on blocking a previously agreed loan to Ukraine and remain determined to secure the funds despite his opposition.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Orbán stands in the way of the loan to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has angered European leaders by retracting his previous agreement to support a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, citing conditions around oil pipeline investments.

Mar 20 • 06:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Macron on €90bn for Ukraine: "Plan A" must be honoured

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need to fulfill the EU's €90 billion loan commitment to Ukraine, highlighting the importance of honoring international agreements.

Mar 20 • 06:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

EU leaders could not persuade Orbán regarding the loan to Ukraine, Babiš did not join them

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán remains opposed to a European Union loan package for Ukraine, amid his political struggles and an upcoming election.

Mar 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU leaders condemn Orbán's "unacceptable" blocking of €90bn for Ukraine – European Council president

EU leaders criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for obstructing a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine during a European Council meeting.

Mar 20 • 05:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Von der Leyen: Ukraine will still receive €90bn from EU

The European Union is set to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan package for 2026-2028, despite opposition from Hungary.

Mar 20 • 05:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU summit without breakthrough regarding billions for Ukraine. Viktor Orbán accused of disloyalty

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, leading to frustration among EU leaders.

Mar 20 • 04:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Frustration after the EU summit. Viktor Orbán does not give up on the billions for Ukraine

Hungary is blocking the disbursement of a crucial €90 billion loan to Ukraine, resulting in frustration among EU leaders.

Mar 20 • 04:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Adult reprimand in Brussels bounces off Viktor Orbán

EU leaders expressed frustration over Hungary's Viktor Orbán vetoing a crucial loan to Ukraine during a recent summit.

Mar 20 • 04:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Orban halts billion loans to Ukraine: - Blackmail

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban maintains his veto against a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, sparking outrage among EU leaders during a summit in Brussels.

Mar 20 • 02:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The European Union will lend Ukraine 90 billion euros one way or another, von der Leyen repeated

The European Union has reiterated its commitment to provide Ukraine with a loan of 90 billion euros, as stated by Ursula von der Leyen.

Mar 20 • 01:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Ukraine War: Ukraine Loan: Merz Accuses Orbán of 'Act of Gross Disloyalty'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking financial aid to Ukraine, calling it an 'act of gross disloyalty.'

Mar 20 • 00:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Live Blog Ukraine War: Ukraine Loan: Merz Accuses Orbán of 'Act of Gross Disloyalty'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking crucial financial support for Ukraine, calling it an act of gross disloyalty.

Mar 20 • 00:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Merz asks the EU Commission to find alternative loan opportunities for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges the EU to explore other lending options for Ukraine following Hungary's veto against a proposed €90 billion loan.

Mar 20 • 00:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Orbán blocks the EU loan to Kiev, Russia suspends peace negotiations

Hungary, supported by Slovakia, vetoes a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, leading to tensions within the European Council as Russia halts peace negotiations.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Ukraine-Russia War - Today's News. Meloni: "Orban? A solvable problem, flexibility is needed". Merz: "Hungary violates loyalty among states". Macron: "The decision on the 90 billion must be implemented"

EU leaders discussed the unblocked 90 billion loan to Ukraine, as well as several geopolitical and economic issues during a 13-hour council meeting.

Mar 19 • 23:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Commentary: Orbán's Swan Song is a Treacherous Blackmail

The article discusses Viktor Orbán's recent actions to obstruct a 90 billion euro loan package for Ukraine, using the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline as a pretext.

Mar 19 • 20:03 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has impeded a €90 billion loan aimed at providing crucial support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure and broader sustainability efforts amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 19 • 19:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Hungary is still blocking the large loan that the EU wants to give to Ukraine – the consequences could be fatal

Hungary continues to obstruct a significant loan from the EU to Ukraine, raising concerns among European leaders about the potential dire implications of this standoff.

Mar 19 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tusk found a way to bypass the president's veto for defense loan procurement

Poland's government seeks to obtain favorable EU loans for its defense sector despite President Karol Nawrocki's veto.

Mar 19 • 19:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine edges closer to budget oblivion as Orban refuses to budge on 90-billion loan

Hungary's refusal to support a crucial financial loan for Ukraine threatens the country's budget stability as it faces potential insolvency.

Mar 19 • 18:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Fico confirmed: Loan for Ukraine remains blocked

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stated that the EU loan for Ukraine will remain blocked due to the veto from Slovakia and Hungary, despite a majority of EU leaders supporting the loan at a summit in Brussels.

Mar 19 • 18:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Italian PM told EU leaders she understands Orbán's position on Ukraine – Politico

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed understanding for Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's decision to block a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, diverging from the majority of EU leaders.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine-Russia War - News. EU Loan of 90 Billion, No from Hungary and Slovakia

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are currently on hold due to the situation in the Middle East, though daily communication continues among the teams.

Mar 19 • 18:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

EU leaders fail to convince Hungarian Prime Minister to unblock 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking a critical 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, causing frustration among EU leaders.

Mar 19 • 16:39 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Did not convince Viktor Orban to change his mind about the loan to Ukraine

Viktor Orban remains steadfast in his decision regarding the loan to Ukraine despite external pressures.

Mar 19 • 15:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Setback for the EU - no from Orbán on Ukrainian loans

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán firmly refuses to agree to a billion-euro loan for Ukraine, despite efforts from EU leaders to persuade him.

Mar 19 • 15:33 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU threatens Hungary over Ukraine loan – Politico

The EU is considering punitive measures against Hungary, including stripping its voting rights, after Prime Minister Viktor Orban's veto of a controversial loan to Ukraine.

Mar 19 • 15:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Orbán will continue to block EU loans to Ukraine until Russian oil supplies are restored

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that he will continue to block the European Union's €90 billion loan to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia until Russian oil supplies through Ukraine are resumed.

Mar 19 • 15:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hungary and Slovakia: First oil, then money. No breakthrough regarding the loan for Ukraine

This article discusses the challenges faced by EU member states in delivering financial support to Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Money for Kiev: Costa puts Orbán in the spotlight, but he remains tough

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán maintains his blockade of a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, despite pressure from other European leaders.

Mar 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Hungary and Slovakia did not support the loan for Ukraine at the EU summit

Hungary and Slovakia opposed a proposed loan for Ukraine at a recent EU summit.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Setback for the EU – Orban blocks Ukraine loan

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed a substantial EU loan to Ukraine, blocking the necessary legislation despite pressure from other EU leaders.

Mar 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Defeat for the EU – no from Orban on Ukraine loan

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed a significant loan to Ukraine during an EU summit, with only 25 out of 27 leaders supporting the necessary legal change for the loan.

Mar 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Loan to Ukraine: EU leaders, gathered at a summit, fail to persuade Viktor Orban

EU leaders were unable to persuade Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to support a €90 billion loan to Ukraine during their recent summit.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Diplomats: Hungary was not convinced about the loan to Ukraine at the EU summit

Only 25 of the 27 EU leaders supported the summit's conclusions regarding the loan to Ukraine, with Hungary and Slovakia opposed.

Mar 19 • 14:08 UTC

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