Europe Utilizes Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Arms Purchases Amid Hungarian PM's Anti-EU Rhetoric
European leaders announce the use of profits from frozen Russian assets to finance military support for Ukraine, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban intensifies his anti-EU stance.
- French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announce the use of frozen Russian asset profits to buy arms for Ukraine.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban calls for Hungarians to 'occupy Brussels' in upcoming elections, criticizing the EU and advocating for 'Hungarian freedom'.
- Orban's anti-EU rhetoric comes as Hungary prepares to take over the EU's rotating presidency, amidst criticism of Hungary's democratic backsliding and ties with Russia.
- U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar expresses frustration with Kosovo's refusal to reverse a ban on the Serbian dinar, highlighting tensions in U.S.-Kosovo relations.
- Russians vandalize polling stations in protest on the first day of Russia's presidential vote, with authorities detaining individuals and urging increased security.






















































































































