🇭🇺💶 Hungary Blocks €90 Billion EU Loan to Ukraine Amid Oil Dispute

A major political clash is unfolding in Europe.$STG

Hungary has announced it will block a €90 billion financial aid package from the European Union to Ukraine, citing an ongoing dispute over halted Russian oil supplies.$YGG

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó argue that Ukraine must restore oil transit before Budapest agrees to the loan.

🔎 Why this matters:

The €90B package is crucial for Ukraine’s 2026–27 budget and defense needs.$IO

EU budget decisions require unanimous approval — meaning Hungary’s veto can freeze the entire deal.

A delay could also complicate support from the International Monetary Fund.

⚠️ The move exposes growing cracks inside the EU over Ukraine policy and raises fresh questions about Europe’s unity as the war continues.

Europe’s political temperature just went up.