The UK’s New Security Pact With Ukraine
Consortium NewsJAN 2024
Report: EU Plans to Harm Hungarian Economy if Ukraine Funding Fails
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Most Western states and their politicians understand the importance of giving aid to Ukraine, which is why the minority against it will lose. In the US, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is seeking ways to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, while in Europe, there are several options the EU can use to bypass another Hungarian veto.
Establishment-critical narrative
While Hungary has already agreed to approve funding so long as it isn't allocated over four years, the EU doesn't like compromise and will target its supposed allies who disagree with the status quo. Inter-EU economic and trade policy is completely unrelated to funding for Ukraine — Budapest understands this fact, but the corrupt politicians in Brussels seem not to care about the rule of law and are focusing on punishing Hungary instead.