Posted 1/16/2024, 6:25:00 PM
Slovakian and Hungarian Leaders United Against EU Pressure Over Ukraine Aid
- Slovakian PM Fico supports Hungarian PM Orbán in his clash with Brussels over Ukraine aid funds
- Fico criticized the EU for trying to "punish" Hungary for fighting for its sovereignty
- Orbán blocked a €50 billion EU aid package for Ukraine, wanting funds to come from a separate budget
- Orbán says if his proposal is not accepted, he'll be forced to stop the process
- Fico agreed with Orbán's aid proposal and rebuked the EU for moves to limit Hungary's voting rights