Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk publicly rebuked Hungarian PM Viktor Orban on social media, accusing him of demanding a halt to all aid to Ukraine and supporting territorial concessions, labeling the stance unsurprising.
Tusk Accuses Orban of Blocking Ukraine Aid
On X, Donald Tusk wrote that Orban demands the immediate blocking of all assistance to Ukraine, supports Ukraine’s territorial concessions and partial disarmament, and that this request is “nothing surprising.” He noted that Hungarian politicians PiS are staying in Hungary.
Orban’s War and Europe Narrative
In a separate post, Orban claimed the Russia‑Ukraine conflict has pushed Europe to a historic turning point, presenting two paths: one that would see Europe rally around President Trump’s peace initiative—including Brussels officials—if war leaders admitted they had spent 3.5 years draining European money into an unwinnable conflict; the other path leads straight to war.
Concerns Over European Funding for Ukraine
Orban alleged that Europe continues to send money to Ukraine without real control, citing a recent corruption scandal where large sums vanished. He said critics who frame this as an EU membership argument are absurd and reiterated that Hungary is not ready for the European Union.
G20 Leaders Reject Forced Border Changes
After a Johannesburg meeting, a 28‑point statement signed by G20 leaders, including Donald Tusk, declared that borders cannot be altered by force. The statement also warned against limiting Ukrainian armed forces, noting the danger of future attacks.
EU and NATO Consultation Ahead of Summit
Unofficial EU officials say the plan outlined in the statement includes blocked Russian assets, economic sanctions, Ukraine’s EU accession, and post‑war reconstruction. Several countries announced strict consultations with Ukraine and the United States, and a special meeting of 27 African‑Union states will convene in Angola on Monday.
