Europe's Growing Weariness with Russia's War in Ukraine

A senior EU official has expressed concerns over the launch of membership talks with Ukraine and the provision of further aid, stating that both are "at risk." The official cited the high cost of supporting Ukraine and the recent budget ruling by the German constitutional court as factors limiting the bloc's ability to provide additional financial assistance. Hungary's resistance and doubts about Ukraine's ability to meet the necessary conditions were also mentioned as potential obstacles to starting formal membership talks. The official highlighted increasing questions within the EU about the future of the war in Ukraine and the bloc's ability to continue supporting Ukraine financially and militarily.