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EU's Autumn Showdown with Budapest Looms
2024-08-29 05:50:08
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EU's Autumn Showdown with Budapest Looms

EU ministers convene in Brussels amid escalating tensions with Hungary's Orbán, accused of playing a Russia-China mediator role. Hungary's EU leadership faces backlash for provocative actions, including Lukoil sanctions refusal and strained ties over oil, visas, and military aid issues.

Orbán's aide shrugs off criticism as 'childish', amid looming uncertainty over summit attendance. Analysts warn of Orbán leveraging EU vulnerabilities, tied to Russia through business and Ukraine's conflict.

Concerns arise over unlocking $50 billion in Ukraine aid via Russian assets, as EU-Russia ties strain amidst record-low imports. Russia's economic growth, driven by military spending, masks underlying issues, risking its future stability.

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