Hungary and Slovakia Block €90B Ukraine Loan Over Energy Dispute

Hungary and Slovakia blocked a €90B loan to Ukraine and a new sanctions package against Russia following an energy dispute over the Druzhba pipeline.Kaja Kallas stated the decision violates the sincere cooperation clause within EU treaties as the bloc faces deep internal divisions.The veto occurred as Viktor Orbán faces a difficult election while Robert Fico threatened to cut electricity exports to Ukraine until oil deliveries resume.Member states including Lithuania and Sweden criticized the move while calling for a revision of the unanimity principle to prevent future exploitation.