Hungary will not support a European Union plan to provide Ukraine with billions in budget assistance next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on November 18, digging in on his country's blocking of a major aid package the EU unveiled last week. Orban said that, while Hungary condemns Russia’s aggression and supports the Ukrainian people, he is not willing to put Ukraine’s interests before those of his own country. The aid plan would provide 18 billion euros ($18.6 billion) to Ukraine next year in regular payments to help keep its energy and health-care facilities running as well as to fund salaries and pension schemes. To see the original story by AP, click here.
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