Hungary against EU talks with Ukraine, open to financial aid for Kyiv December 13, 2023 at 11:40PM

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Hungary would support in providing long-term financial aid to Ukraine outside of the EU budget. Orban reiterated his opposition to starting accession talks with Ukraine. The EU countries, excluding Hungary, aim to offer Ukraine 50 billion euros in budget support until 2027 and advance its membership bid. Orban mentioned that there is no rush to decide on additional financial aid to Ukraine as short-term support is already secured.