Show of unity marred by Viktor Orbán refusing to back declaration of support for UkraineEU leaders – apart from Hungary’s Viktor Orbán – say they are ready to increase pressure on Russia through further sanctions, as summit talks exposed a geographical divide on rearming Europe.Meeting in Brussels, the bloc agreed it was ready to levy further sanctions on Russia and strengthen existing measures after talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who joined by video link. Continue reading...
EU leaders, with the exception of Hungary, are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia following summit talks where they called on Russia to end the war. Ukraine's Zelenskyy urged the EU to maintain pressure on Russia and not ease sanctions. The summit also revealed divisions on rearming Europe, while Hungary's reluctance to support Ukraine raises concerns about future sanctions.
