Ukraine seeks aid from Europe after being snubbed by the U.S., while facing deadly attacks from Russian drones on its eastern front lines.
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Which European countries are providing aid to Ukraine?
Which European countries are providing aid to Ukraine?
The European Union has provided Ukraine with billions of euros in crucial funding to keep essential services running, such as hospitals, schools, power plants, and veterans' benefits.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking new commitments for financial aid from European countries.
Hungary's support is particularly crucial for Ukraine to receive aid from the EU.
The EU leaders' summit will determine the level of support Ukraine will receive from European countries.
What are the deadly attacks from Russian drones targeting?
What are the deadly attacks from Russian drones targeting?
Russian drones are targeting Ukrainian supply lines and troop concentrations.
The lack of air-defense systems has made Ukrainian artillery crews especially vulnerable to Russian drones.
The attacks from Russian drones have rendered portions of the front line inaccessible and have caused 90% of the casualties on both sides of the conflict.
Ukrainian forces have reclaimed only 200 square miles of land from the Russians in 2023, compared to the nearly 8,700 square miles they took back in a previous offensive.
The Russian forces are stepping up their efforts to capture the entirety of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, which President Vladimir Putin has declared as part of Russia's sovereign territory.
Despite increasing domestic drone production, Ukraine's armed forces still remain in critically short supply.
Russian surveillance drones are instantly picking up any significant offensive movements by Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian companies can produce approximately 50,000 FPV drones a month, while Russian companies can produce six times that number at a lower cost.
What is the significance of Hungary's PM in the EU's decision on supporting Ukraine?
What is the significance of Hungary's PM in the EU's decision on supporting Ukraine?
Hungary's PM, Viktor Orban, holds significant influence in the EU's decision on supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine is seeking support from the EU leaders' summit, and the backing of Orban is crucial for Ukraine to receive any assistance.
President Zelensky of Ukraine needs progress at the summit and hopes to return with an invitation to start accession talks and financial aid.
Orban's focus is on the European parliamentary elections in June 2024, where he hopes nationalist parties will succeed.
A successful summit for Orban would be for the EU and Ukraine to agree on a "strategic partnership" and unlock billions of euros in EU funds.
Orban has not explicitly stated a veto but has indicated that he may abstain from making what he considers a bad decision.
Hungary's government has already approved sanctions against Russia, although this is not widely reported in the pro-government media.
Orban's chief of staff has stated that Hungary's EU funding and Ukraine's financing are separate issues but could become linked if the EU insists on an amended budget.
Orban maintains that Hungary cannot be blackmailed and that financial matters should not be mixed with issues of principle.
Both Orban and Zelensky claim to have fulfilled the Commission's requirements, creating a strange symmetry in their positions.
What territories is Zelensky being suggested to cede to Russia?
What territories is Zelensky being suggested to cede to Russia?
Zelensky is not being suggested to cede any territories to Russia. President Vladimir Putin has unilaterally declared that Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region is now part of Russia's sovereign territory. However, Zelensky has not agreed to cede any territories to Russia.
What is the current situation regarding Ukraine aid according to Zelensky and the White House?
What is the current situation regarding Ukraine aid according to Zelensky and the White House?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson that military aid for Ukraine will not run out for the next few months, contradicting the White House's claims about funding drying up.
Zelensky emphasized that US military assistance would not be needed until as late as February and that the gesture of support was more important for morale than battlefield readiness.
Zelensky reiterated these remarks during an interview on Fox News, stating that the $106 billion national security supplemental bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the US border was "not about financing" but about "morality."
The White House has not provided any specific comments or responses regarding Zelensky's statements.
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