Hungary blocks EUR 500M intended to buy weapons for Ukraine - media
That’s according to ANSA, Ukrinform reports.
"Hungary, surprisingly, today blocked the payment of the eighth tranche of the European Peace Facility (EPF) for weapons intended for Ukraine," source told the agency.
The EUR 500 million tranche was set to be paid next Monday, May 22. But Budapest blocked the decision, allegedly demanding ‘guarantees’ that the European Peace Facility will not be used in the future exclusively to help Ukraine.
As reported, on March 20, the European Council adopted a decision to accelerate the supply of ammunition to Ukraine and to increase the capabilities of the European defense industry. According to the decision, EU member states will supply Ukraine with 1 million artillery rounds, including 155 mm, over the next 12 months.
On May 5, the Council of the EU finally approved the allocation of EUR 1 billion within the European Peace Facility for the purchase of ammunition and missiles for Ukraine.
