In Oslo on Wednesday, Zelensky said that an EU rejection of new outreach to Ukraine, particularly launching membership talks, would advance Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aims. European disagreements, which echo similar infighting in Washington, are raising questions about the durability of Western commitments to Ukraine. At the center of the fight is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has repeatedly opposed EU proposals regarding Ukraine. Hungarian officials hinted this week that if all the EU money is released, they might consider some kind of financial package for Ukraine. However, the EU could give some money to Ukraine bypassing Hungary if the other 26 member states agree.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 14, 2023 10:21 UTC