"EU Overcomes Hungary's Veto Threat to Approve $54 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine"

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The European Union leaders have agreed on a new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) aid package for Ukraine's economy, despite Hungary's previous threats to veto the move. The agreement also includes making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban had objected to the financial aid package but lifted the veto, allowing the unanimous approval required for the package. The aid aims to provide long-term funding for Ukraine's economic stability, which is crucial in the aftermath of Russia's invasion.
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