The European Union (EU) is facing challenges in providing aid to Ukraine as Hungary has been obstructing the approval of a €50 billion aid package. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has shown willingness to unblock the aid under certain conditions. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's defense and warned about the global security implications of Russia's actions. The EU is proposing annual debates on the aid package to overcome Hungary's resistance. However, there are concerns about the shortfall in delivering the promised ammunition to Ukraine, with only 600,000 shells out of a million expected to be provided by March. The situation highlights the urgency and complexities in providing military support to Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression.
⚠️ EU WILL ONLY SUPPLY HALF OF PROMISED SHELLS TO UKRAINE BY MARCH - BORRELL (Reuters) The European Union will fall far short of its target of sending one million artillery shells to Ukraine by March, it said on Wednesday, adding that just over half that number would be… https://t.co/wzVzwLdooA
"A matter of life and death": Five EU leaders call for increased support for Ukraine https://t.co/geeaiRJSLc
EU leaders propose annual debates on a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine https://t.co/KT1vtxdtUM https://t.co/HS4JF9qZc3
🇪🇺In 2024, EU countries plan to provide €21 billion in military aid to #Ukraine, EU High Representative Josep #Borrell said, Ukrinform reported. 📷: AFP https://t.co/QNr2EXUZyx
I am grateful to the leaders of Czechia @P_Fiala, Denmark @Statsmin, Estonia @KajaKallas, Germany @Bundeskanzler, and the Netherlands @MinPres for their unwavering support for Ukraine and timely call in @FT for collective efforts to arm Ukraine for the sake of Europe as a whole.…
My colleague @VictoriaCoates interviews NATO Secretary-General @jensstoltenberg. https://t.co/xkOlXARxK6
Ukraine grapples with ammo shortage as Western leaders call for urgent action https://t.co/VXTn5UZnTP https://t.co/m49tCS7tbm
letter from leaders of germany, denmark, czech republic, estonia, netherlands in the financial times: “the eu committed itself to an ambitious goal of supplying ukraine with 1m artillery rounds before the end of march 2024. the hard truth: we have fallen short of this goal.”
Today, I received @UnderSecStateP Victoria Nuland in Kyiv to discuss continued US security assistance, increased defense industry cooperation, the use of frozen Russian assets, @ZelenskyyUa’s Peace Formula implementation, and the preparations for the NATO summit in Washington. https://t.co/2mD6Fr9YS7
Ukraine is running low on ammunition; consequences of delayed support will be felt in the spring – Bloomberg https://t.co/7qv6OyS0oy
Today, Heritage welcomes NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. ‘As we approach NATO’s 75th anniversary, it is necessary to take a hard look at the alliance and how the great good it has worked can be strengthened to meet the many challenges we face today.’ @VictoriaCoates https://t.co/MFX2shsvRp
⚡The US, while focusing on Israel's defense, tasked Europe with funding Ukraine. German Chancellor Scholz, Prime Ministers of Denmark, Czech Republic, Estonia and the Netherlands (Frederiksen, Fiala, Kallas and Rutte respectively) wrote a letter calling for long-term support… https://t.co/KjClnvWNFo
⚡️The European Parliament did not compromise with #Hungary. Major parties opposed annual votes on aid to #Ukraine. Instead, they called for the approval of the entire amount of financial assistance at once. https://t.co/zCvwgNVt06
Brussels has made a last-minute offer to Hungary’s prime minister in a bid to secure his support for the bloc’s €50bn financial aid to Ukraine. The offer comes amid frenzied diplomatic efforts to reach a deal at a summit of EU leaders https://t.co/NAKYm8fZfF https://t.co/nmBQe4Rc6o
Orban isn’t ‘pro-Russian’ – Ukrainian FM Kiev’s top diplomat says Budapest is protecting Hungarian national interests https://t.co/LpqNoQ50C2 https://t.co/YindrLLHdP
⚠️ FACTBOX-WILL WESTERN AID PLUG UKRAINE'S GAPING BUDGET DEFICIT IN 2024? (Reuters) European Union countries are due to meet on Thursday to try to agree on extending billions of euros in economic aid to Ukraine, as well as replenishing a military fund to arm Kyiv as it fights… https://t.co/vDWLTuOLYa
Yesterday, I met with @jensstoltenberg to discuss the continued importance of NATO in bolstering America’s security. Together, our nations make up half of the world’s economic and military strength, and we stand together against the world’s greatest threats. https://t.co/P6LYOWibpf
EU leaders propose to include in the decision of the EU summit the idea of holding annual discussions of the planned €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, in order to secure the support of Hungary in the approved allocation of funds. https://t.co/b3o9x2ur9H
.@SpeakerJohnson and I agreed on the importance of sending a clear message to President Putin that he will not win his war of aggression in #Ukraine. We agree on the need for more defence investment & a stronger #NATO. NATO is good for Europe & the US. https://t.co/t8mkHMN5Z1
‘We can’t just give up on our promise. If Ukrainian soldiers are to keep up the fight, the need for ammunition is overwhelming.’ Several European leaders, including Olaf Scholz, have called for a collective effort to arm Ukraine for the long term https://t.co/PFsPLa6ySj
The harsh truth is that the promised 1 million EU shells for #Ukraine did not materialize. Therefore, with all due respect, "support for as long as it takes" should be replaced by "support as effectively as it is needed right now." This is not a matter of slogans, but of Europe's… https://t.co/1Y63a3vOIF
🇪🇺Five EU leaders called for increased support for Ukraine. They wrote a joint letter of appeal to #Ukraine's allies, the Financial Times reported S #Scholz, #Frederiksen, #Fiala, #Kallas, and #Rutte called for collective efforts to provide long-term support to Ukraine. https://t.co/VPBpv85n7E
⚡️European Union leaders propose conducting annual debates on the planned €50 billion aid package for #Ukraine in an attempt to overcome resistance from #Hungary, Reuters reported. https://t.co/9t6f1LXmeu
Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for Viktor Orbán https://t.co/JCubhnEpXH
Victoria Nuland has arrived in Kiev. @KremlinRussia send the Kinzhal, we can finally take out Zelensky and his master. https://t.co/HFfnFbpCYR
⚠️ EU LEADERS PROPOSE ANNUAL DEBATES ON UKRAINE AID - DRAFT SUMMIT CONCLUSIONS (Reuters) European Union leaders will propose on Thursday holding an annual debate on a planned 50 billion euro ($54.1 billion) aid package for Ukraine in an effort to overcome opposition from… https://t.co/ZljyvlNuUi
Ukraine's victory over the evil empire is the shortest path to peace in Europe. #ArmUkraineToWin A strong letter from Scholz, Fiala, Frederiksen, Kallas and Rutte. 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇨🇿🇪🇪🇳🇱 "We must act. Europe’s future depends on it" https://t.co/JHAQOQs7Z6
Under Secretary Victoria Nuland’s arrival is announced in Kyiv and 4 minutes later the air raids go off. Welcome back Secretary Nuland! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 and God Bless America 🇺🇸 https://t.co/gSyJSNZaWQ
A warm welcome back to Ukraine, @UnderSecStateP Victoria Nuland. Today we will meet government leaders, veterans, and civil society to underscore our shared commitment to defeating Russian aggression in Ukraine. https://t.co/0eYQ7xCrqV
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with House Speaker Mike Johnson and other United States congressmen on Tuesday to discuss support for Ukraine. During the meeting he thanked the US for its support to Ukraine and emphasized that this assistance remains crucial for its… https://t.co/9pii6IBe1m
⚡️The European Union will not be able to provide #Ukraine with the promised million shells by the previously agreed deadline — March 1, 2024. By that date, EU countries will have only 600,000 rounds of ammunition, Bloomberg reported. 📷: AFP https://t.co/0c9jpDDbge
"Ukraine prevailing against the Russian aggression is the best security guarantee for Europe," - EU High Representative Josep Borrell told L'Obs. Mr. Borrell explains that attempts at conciliation with Russia are just as misguided today as they were at the start of the invasion… https://t.co/cuO3905QCy
The European Union will fall short of delivering the promised one million shells to #Ukraine by the agreed March 1, 2024 deadline, with only 600 thousand ammunition available from #EU countries by that time. — Bloomberg.
European allies will fall far short of the 1 million shells they had promised to deliver by March 1, diplomats said, providing only about 600,000 by that deadline amid persistent production delays and concerns about depleting stocks. https://t.co/i5PoKAhdpc
Orban Hits Back After Secret EU Plan 'To Sabotage Hungarian Economy' Revealed https://t.co/raZgwjgXan
Olaf Scholz, Mette Frederiksen, Petr Fiala, Kaja Kallas & Mark Rutte in @FT: Continued support to sustain Ukraine “is a matter of our common European security, and for the brave women and men of the Ukrainian armed forces a question of life and death.” https://t.co/tivGsquDCA
The EU will provide Ukraine with only 600,000 shells out of a million by March https://t.co/4rIQGGwpys https://t.co/ZDBwE6qZ19
With the situation on the front growing increasingly dire, Ukraine's allies are struggling to provide enough funding or ammunition https://t.co/loJBlgn3xj
Ukraine is running short of artillery shells and air-defense missiles to defend against Russian attacks, with vital assistance from Europe and the US tied up https://t.co/CeZygG8a8n
Who is Viktor Orban, Hungary's PM halting funds for Ukraine? https://t.co/TEmVLQhb1r
NEW: @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg and @SpeakerJohnson agreed a joint statement following their meeting on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸 “NATO is good for Europe and good for the United States.” https://t.co/SfhwMAkoDV
NATO’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is in Washington this week to try to convince conservative lawmakers and Trump’s allies to approve $60 billion in funding for Ukraine. https://t.co/MC2byLUWYi
Ukraine aid should have been passed months ago! Congress' delay in providing aid to Ukraine is a gift to Putin. We must honor our commitment to our allies and pass the supplemental package NOW. No more delays - there is too much at stake! https://t.co/368C7Q5dWD
🇺🇦‼️🚨Today, Zelensky met with Rasmussen, the Rasmussen Global Chairman and NATO Secretary General from 2009 to 2014. Talking to former officials about security guarantees. 🤷♂️ https://t.co/vKHwBNsB4R
Honored to meet with the President of the Riigikogu, the Speaker of the Saeima, and the Speaker of the Seimas to discuss how we can work with our Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian friends to assist Ukraine, enhance NATO, and strengthen democracy in Europe. https://t.co/sqUqJ8sF4E
Today I kicked off Ukrainian Week on Capitol Hill. Ukrainian Week is a critical opportunity to bring our two nations together. It is also a chance to remind my colleagues about the importance of sending additional assistance to Ukraine🇺🇦 https://t.co/JX7N06ky3g
NATO should extend an invitation to Ukraine at the Washington Summit in July, as it could serve as “an instrument” to ending Russia’s war, the alliance’s former Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, said on Jan. 30 in Kyiv. https://t.co/V8lr3NYF5t
Mr. Austin met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who is in Washington to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders and preparations for the 75th anniversary summit of the Western military alliance. https://t.co/e6k9WdYp5A
EU disagrees with Hungary over terms of removing veto on €50 billion aid to Ukraine https://t.co/kurjaUL4Ed
Ukraine's foreign minister says Orbán is not a pro-Russian, but a pro-Hungarian politician in an interview with the Hungarian news website https://t.co/G9YrRsk5DA
NEW - Ukraine is ‘serious problem’ for Europe beyond war, Hungary's Orban says https://t.co/IhGDWBYqwa
The European Union will aim to boost ammunition deliveries to Ukraine as it tries to make up for delays https://t.co/r6NM25LRfp
Taiwan could become the next Ukraine: NATO secretary-general https://t.co/DQOxP8rZtu
Victor Orban says Hungary has been blackmailed by Brussels (EU) "for having it’s own opinion on migration, the war in Ukraine and gender propaganda." https://t.co/47QZOduBKZ
NATO chief Stoltenberg: Today it's Ukraine, tomorrow it could be Taiwan. https://t.co/7ywpt1ZnMw
Today Zelenskyi met Former Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. "As a full member of NATO, Ukraine will be able to significantly strengthen the Alliance's potential. Our army has invaluable experience in waging war against Russia. Thank you for… https://t.co/2Albm4LiVN
As a full member of NATO, Ukraine will be able to significantly enhance the Alliance's potential. Our army has invaluable experience in defending against Russian aggression. Today, I met with @AndersFoghR, the Rasmussen Global Chairman and NATO Secretary General from 2009 to… https://t.co/8lPQKPrAfX
BREAKING: Victor Orban says Hungary has been blackmailed by Brussels (EU) 'for having it’s own opinion on migration, the war in Ukraine and gender propaganda.' https://t.co/zlo1AWPy2j
JUST IN - EU to give Ukraine aid ‘with or without Orban,' Polish PM Donald Tusk says https://t.co/dflkxOVCJ2
EU leaders to pledge to continue military support for Ukraine on 2 February https://t.co/fDXhbzACQT
⚡️Hungarian FM says long way to go before Orban-Zelensky meeting. There is a long road ahead before a meeting between Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Zelensky can take place, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Jan. 30, as reported by Reuters.
Thank you, @SenatorShaheen, for your clear words & strong message on why US support of Ukraine is vital to our national security. Congress must stand up for our allies in Ukraine as they fight for their lives & freedom & pass a much-needed military & humanitarian aid package. https://t.co/DMIjxiQRlU
We made a compromise proposal. In return, we were blackmailed by Brussels. The #Brussels blackmail manual was published in the @FT earlier this week. The cat is out of the bag. Forget about the rule of law, Hungary is blackmailed for having a it’s own opinion on #migration, the…
EU leaders will reaffirm commitment to provide consistent military support to Ukraine and emphasize the urgent need for the delivery of ammunition and missiles. The draft remains unclear on whether an additional €5 billion for Ukraine will be allocated. https://t.co/8OnwUtQwHK
Hungary's PM confirms his willingness to unblock €50bn for Ukraine, under one condition "Don't take away our subsidies"? https://t.co/DrHoGo2CYL
💬#Ukraine's victory in the war is the best guarantee of security for Europe. Russia's imperial ambitions should be consigned to the dustbin of history, Josep #Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said. 📷: AFP https://t.co/mNP7IZipVx
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed he was ready to soften his stance on a proposed European Union aid package for Ukraine to be financed from the bloc's budget ahead of an emergency summit this week. https://t.co/nTyfAwR9wu
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has admitted that Western sanctions have failed to weaken Moscow and put an end to the Ukraine conflict Details: https://t.co/dMUf8uyBd0 https://t.co/F6AMcy7p3f
EU leaders set to reaffirm ongoing military support for Ukraine at summit https://t.co/zaB9LGFet1 https://t.co/uGeyOf2vlm
European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on Feb. 1 to try again to agree on granting Ukraine new financial aid as Kyiv fights against Russia's invasion https://t.co/HSZ1sc2ZRP
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: China and Russia are becoming increasingly close allies. China is working to support the Russian economy, including defense production. https://t.co/plveXIxFJO
Hungary has accused the EU of blackmailing Budapest to force its concession on the allocation of more aid to Ukraine – as Brussels threatens to freeze Hungary-bound funds. https://t.co/bd2bj87sKW
🇪🇺At the summit on February 1, EU leaders will reaffirm their commitment to providing "timely, predictable, and sustainable military support" to #Ukraine and call for expediting deliveries of missiles and ammunition, Reuters reported. https://t.co/mr9GJJv4XD
European Union leaders will restate their determination to continue to provide 'timely, predictable and sustainable military support' to Ukraine at a summit on Thursday, according to draft conclusions of the meeting https://t.co/adcNQy9fwZ
Kuleba: Hungarian politicians will “break their teeth” about Ukraine The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to the statement of the leader of the Hungarian far-right Mi Hazank party, Laszlo Torotskaya, that Budapest will lay claim to Transcarpathia if Ukraine loses… https://t.co/hQY5j2yg3F
⚠️ EU LEADERS TO PLEDGE CONTINUED MILITARY SUPPORT TO UKRAINE AT SUMMIT - DRAFT TEXT (Reuters) European Union leaders will restate their determination to continue to provide "timely, predictable and sustainable military support" to Ukraine at a summit on Thursday, according… https://t.co/lf3sPyYmp7
🇺🇦💥🇷🇺 EU LEADERS TO STRESS 'URGENT NEED' TO ACCELERATE DELIVERY OF AMMUNITION AND MISSILES TO UKRAINE - DRAFT SUMMIT TEXT https://t.co/Z7kJ1oAxDN
"Security is not regional, security is global. Today it's Ukraine, tomorrow it can be Taiwan. So, it is in our interest to ensure that we provide the weapons and support they need," - Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General https://t.co/GfswZYOl7h
I spoke with my new Moldovan counterpart @MihaiPopsoi to congratulate him on his appointment and invite him to visit Kyiv. Based on shared foreign policy priorities, we are poised to work together on our path to the EU and protect our countries from Russia’s aggressive policies.
Hungary appears to have performed a U-turn on its objections to €50 billion of European Union aid for Ukraine after Brussels was reported to have drawn up plans to target its economy in retaliation ⬇️ https://t.co/SuGcjiBySr
No sooner does the European Union threaten tough sanctions than Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hints that he might relent and allow an E.U. aid package for Ukraine. That kind of sustained pressure is needed to address his attacks on democracy too. https://t.co/ZlQYjTwkoM
A very strong statement from Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State: Ukraine will become a member of NATO. America has always been supportive of accepting Ukraine into this bloc - unlike some European countries. This could be huge if Blinken means what he means.
The EU weighs options to bring Viktor Orban on board with Ukraine funding. Read more in the Brussels Edition https://t.co/HfgXCvkPwV
A plan to provide more artillery shells to Ukraine by having Japan send munitions to Britain has stalled, underscoring the challenge the West faces in increasing Kyiv’s stocks https://t.co/yXzeGYa4JV https://t.co/yXzeGYa4JV
"They need more weapons, and, in particular, they need more ammunition and spare parts and sustainment. And that's exactly why it is important that the United States, but also all other allies, commit to long-term support to Ukraine," says @jensstoltenberg https://t.co/UGJLzLbvHb
The United States will continue to work with our @NATO Allies to defend the values of freedom, independence, and sovereignty. https://t.co/uV0TnpA9St
⚡️NATO chief: Support for Ukraine 'not charity.' Stoltenberg is visiting Washington, D.C. to persuade U.S. legislators to approve a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine that has been stalled by congressional Republicans since October 2023. https://t.co/FAMa6ah5Jc
It’s good to see NATO nations are investing in their defenses to prepare for a potential Russian attack. However, the U.S must continue to help our NATO allies help themselves. Most importantly, we must continue to support Ukraine’s defense against ongoing Russian aggression. https://t.co/zBiEvRZsOv
Russia's victory in Ukraine could encourage other countries to use weapons, especially China to use force against Taiwan," Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Washington. 🤦 https://t.co/Jr5n30rwQz
.@SecBlinken and NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg Joint News Conference – LIVE on C-SPAN https://t.co/YjszCDOwrl
.@SecBlinken holds a joint press availability with @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg. https://t.co/HR7ltgLllA https://t.co/rUJuDV3WvM
It will take Western manufacturers two years to provide Ukrainian soldiers with Russian-level ammunition, the Financial Times writes, citing a senior Western official. It is noted that Western defense companies do not have enough skilled labor to meet demand. https://t.co/Js30voXI6x
🤝 Head of Ukrainian President's Office @AndriyYermak on conversation with Hungarian Foreign Minister: "Powerful step" towards @ZelenskyyUa meeting with @PM_ViktorOrban https://t.co/fneucewtIH
The EU is considering options to address demands for tighter controls over a proposed €50 billion aid package for Ukraine as leaders aim to head off another veto of the package by Hungary https://t.co/WC7oxasoZS