Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico Block €90B Loan and New EU Sanctions
Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico blocked a 90 billion euro loan and a new sanctions package against Russia at a meeting in Brussels.The obstruction followed the halt of oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, which Hungary and Slovakia claim was an intentional move by Kyiv.Robert Fico threatened to stop exporting electricity to Ukraine unless the oil supply is restored, while Donald Tusk called the veto political sabotage.Kaja Kallas expressed disappointment that the
EU could not reach a unanimous agreement ahead of the anniversary of the invasion of
Ukraine.