EU Ministers Express Anger at Hungary and Slovakia Over Ukraine Support

EU ministers are reportedly furious with Hungary, which has been an increasing opponent of Ukraine for four years, now joined by Slovakia in blocking aid, causing significant problems for the EU and Ukraine.

23 Feb, 17:33 — 23 Feb, 17:53

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This story is significant because it highlights growing internal divisions within the European Union regarding support for Ukraine, which is critical for Ukraine's defense against aggression. Hungary and Slovakia's actions undermine EU unity and could jeopardize crucial aid packages, impacting both Ukraine's ability to resist and the EU's geopolitical standing.

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Both outlets report on EU ministers' anger at Hungary for blocking support for Ukraine, with Politiken also implicating Slovakia. While both agree on the core issue of Hungary's obstruction, hvg provides a specific reason for the blockade related to a pipeline, whereas Politiken frames it as a broader, long-standing opposition.

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António Costa, President of the European Council, will personally investigate the pipeline issue related to Hungary's blockade.
Slovakia is assisting Hungary in blocking support for Ukraine.
Hungary has been an increasing opponent of Ukraine for four years.

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What sources agree on

EU ministers are angry at Hungary.
Hungary is blocking support for Ukraine.

Where they diverge

The specific reason or context for Hungary's blockade of Ukraine support

hvg

Hungary's blockade is linked to the unsuitability of the Ukrainian branch of the Friendship pipeline for transport, prompting an investigation by António Costa.

politiken

Hungary's actions are part of a four-year history of increasing opposition to Ukraine, now exacerbated by Slovakia's help, causing significant problems for the EU and Ukraine.

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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EU ministers are angry at Hungary.

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Hungary is blocking support for Ukraine.

agreed·hvgpolitiken

The Ukrainian branch of the Friendship pipeline is not suitable for transport, leading to Hungary's blockade of Ukraine support.

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Coverage gaps

António Costa, President of the European Council, will personally investigate the pipeline issue related to Hungary's blockade.

Reportedhvg

Missingpolitiken

Slovakia is assisting Hungary in blocking support for Ukraine.

Reportedpolitiken

Missinghvg

Hungary has been an increasing opponent of Ukraine for four years.

Reportedpolitiken

Missinghvg

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hvg

Tartsa a szavát – figyelmeztette Orbán Viktort az Európai Tanács elnöke

politiken

»En skamplet for EU«: EU-ministre er rasende på Ungarn

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Key entities

HungaryEU member blocking Ukraine support SlovakiaEU member supporting Hungary's blockade UkraineRecipient of blocked EU support EUBody experiencing internal conflict over support Viktor OrbánHungarian Prime Minister warned by EU Council President António CostaPresident of the European Council investigating pipeline issue

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First report: politiken · 23 Feb, 17:33|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 19m|Window: 19m

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politiken23 Feb, 17:33First to report

»En skamplet for EU«: EU-ministre er rasende på Ungarn

hvg23 Feb, 17:53Latest update

Tartsa a szavát – figyelmeztette Orbán Viktort az Európai Tanács elnöke

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hvg2h ago

Tartsa a szavát – figyelmeztette Orbán Viktort az Európai Tanács elnöke

António Costa személyesen fog tájékozódni azzal kapcsolatban, miért nem alkalmas szállításra a Barátság-vezeték ukrajnai ága, ami miatt Magyarország blokkolja Ukrajna támogatását. Az Európai Tanács elnöke ettől függetlenül a lojális együttműködés elvének megsértésével vádolta a magyar miniszterelnököt. Többek között ez áll abban a levélben, amelyet az EUrologus látott.

By szerzo@hvg.hu (EUrologus)

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politiken3h ago

»En skamplet for EU«: EU-ministre er rasende på Ungarn

Ungarn har i fire år været en stadig større modstander af Ukraine. Nu er bremsen hugget helt i med hjælp fra Slovakiet, og det giver EU kæmpe problemer. Og Ukraine.

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EU Ministers Express Anger at Hungary and Slovakia Over Ukraine Support

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Tartsa a szavát – figyelmeztette Orbán Viktort az Európai Tanács elnöke

»En skamplet for EU«: EU-ministre er rasende på Ungarn

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Coverage Timeline

»En skamplet for EU«: EU-ministre er rasende på Ungarn

Tartsa a szavát – figyelmeztette Orbán Viktort az Európai Tanács elnöke

Read at source (2 outlets)

Tartsa a szavát – figyelmeztette Orbán Viktort az Európai Tanács elnöke

»En skamplet for EU«: EU-ministre er rasende på Ungarn

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