EU state explains why it can’t support new Russia sanctions

Hungary’s opposition to the EU’s latest initiatives has caused “ruckus” amongst top diplomats of the bloc, FM Peter Szijjarto says The European Union’s proposed 14th package of sanctions against Russia over the Ukrainian conflict goes against Hungary’s own interests, and Budapest therefore will not support it, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. The country is…

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EU postpones vote on Ukraine aid after member state objects

Some officials have accused Hungary of delaying an $18 billion package to gain concessions from Brussels EU finance ministers have postponed a vote on borrowing $18 billion for Ukraine due to an unresolved dispute with Hungary. Budapest is against taking on debt to bail out Kiev, but EU officials have accused Prime Minister Viktor Orban…

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Pentagon seeking to resume top-secret programs in Ukraine – WaPo

Local operatives may be hired and overseen by US Special Operations troops, the paper reports The US Department of Defense is trying to convince lawmakers to fund two top-secret programs in Ukraine, which were put on hold after Russia launched its military operation in the country last year, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

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