Hungary and Slovakia's refusal to agree on a support package for Ukraine has turned into a diplomatic crisis for the EU, marking a setback on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
On the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a planned show of unity within the European Union instead spiraled into a diplomatic crisis, as Hungary and Slovakia obstructed the passage of a €90 billion support package intended for Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed her disappointment over the inability of member states to reach consensus on a twentieth sanctions package against Russia, characterizing the failure to secure backing for Ukraine as a negative message at a critical time.
