By Agence France-Presse The deal was struck after Hungary’s Viktor Orban – Russia’s closest ally in the EU – backed the plan, but sparked fury from the 26 bloc counterparts by thwarting a December aid deal. Source: Ukraine war: EU announces US$54 billion aid deal for Kyiv’s fight against Russia, despite Hungary’s veto threat
By Tom Watling Hungary remains opposed to a €50bn aid package to Ukraine ahead of a European Union summit on Thursday Source: EU faces showdown with Hungary’s Orban over crucial aid for Ukraine to fight Putin’s forces Category: Europe, World
By Athena Stavrou and Tom Watling Ukraine’s attack on St Petersburg is the second time in two weeks they have fired drones more than 500 miles over Russian and Belarussian territory Source: Ukraine-Russia war – live: Drone attack on Putin’s hometown as EU battles to end Hungary’s block on Kyiv aid Category: Europe, World