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All 27 European Union countries – including Hungary – agreed €50 billion ($54 billion) in aid for Ukraine at a summit in Brussels on Thursday, European Council President Charles Michel said. “This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine,” Michel posted on X, formerly Twitter. The EU is “taking leadership and responsibility in support for Ukraine,” Michel added. Defying expectations of lengthy negotiations, the EU quickly reached the deal at the summit, which was convened after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán blocked the funding in December. It is still unclear why …

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