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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas indicated that using Russia’s frozen assets to finance Ukraine is still possible if Viktor Orbán maintains his veto on the €90 billion loan. Orbán blocked this financial support due to a dispute over the Druzhba oil pipeline, impacting Ukraine’s funding amid ongoing conflict.

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Overnight, tensions escalated in the European Union as leaders condemned Viktor Orbán’s actions regarding Hungary’s energy commitments. The bloc faces challenges in ensuring support for Ukraine amidst ongoing disputes over pipeline safety and financial agreements.

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Kaja Kallas will propose changes to the EU naval mission mandate today, as pressure mounts to secure access to the Strait of Hormuz amidst significant global oil supply disruptions.

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This morning, Kaja Kallas stated there is “no appetite” among EU member states to extend the Aspides naval mission into the Strait of Hormuz, despite increasing concerns over global oil supply disruptions.

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Leaders are convening today to discuss securing the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions. Concerns deepen as energy prices soar, potentially impacting the European Union’s energy stability and supply chains.

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Discussions on Ukraine peace negotiations and the conflict in Iran dominate the agenda this morning. European Union officials are scrutinising the shifting dynamics of foreign policy as geopolitical tensions rise.

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Today, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris, reiterating that Slovakia may block the EU’s €90 billion loan package for Ukraine if oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored.

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This morning, Europe is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict, as crude oil prices surge over $100 per barrel, impacting economic stability across the region.

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Brussels is urgently addressing the escalating dispute between Budapest and Kyiv over the Druzhba oil pipeline this morning. The European Commission is exploring solutions to ensure energy security for the European Union amidst the crisis.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas during a tense meeting where Budapest exercised its veto powers twice, escalating tensions among EU member states supportive of Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.