After Putin's invasion of Ukraine, EU leaders pledged solid support to Ukraine. Three years later, they face mounting pressures, notably from Hungary's Viktor Orban, who urges direct negotiations with Russia, opposing EU's position of engaging only with Ukraine's input. Additionally, Slovakia's populist Prime Minister, Robert Fico, shares similar pro-Moscow sentiments. As internal disagreements grow, EU states consider pursuing actions through smaller coalitions rather than requiring unanimous decisions from all 27 members, particularly regarding military aid and response to Russian aggression.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the EU to follow Trump's example and open direct talks with the Russian president, raising tensions within the bloc.
EU diplomats anticipate a future where military aid to Ukraine may not come from all 27 EU members, potentially leading to coalitions of the willing instead of unanimous support.
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