Summary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared that the plan to use $247 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine is "dead". He mentioned that enough countries opposed the plan to block it from moving forward during a European Council meeting.
Key Facts
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called the plan to seize Russian assets "dead".
- The plan involved using $247 billion in frozen Russian assets in the EU to support Ukraine.
- Orban noted there were enough opposing countries to form a "blocking minority".
- A "blocking minority" means there are enough votes to stop the plan.
- Orban is considered a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump in Europe.
- Orban made his remarks as he entered a European Council meeting.
- He suggested that while there may be ongoing efforts, the issue is likely resolved.
