Ukraine's EU Membership Talks Hang in the Balance

Hungary has stated that it will not yield to pressure from other EU member states to approve accession talks with Ukraine, setting the stage for a showdown at an EU summit this week. Ukraine is hoping for the green light for membership talks and increased financial and military aid to defend against Russia's invasion. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has threatened to veto the aid and enlargement talks. While some EU states support starting negotiations with Ukraine, Hungary remains firm in its stance. The outcome of the summit will have significant consequences for Ukraine and the EU's ability to follow through on historical commitments.