Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/slovakia-hungary-won-t-join-70-billion-euro-eu-package-sought-by-ukraine-fico-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Slovakia and Hungary opt out of 70 billion euro EU aid package for Ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/slovakia-hungary-won-t-join-70-billion-euro-eu-package-sought-by-ukraine-fico-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/slovakia-hungary-won-t-join-70-billion-euro-eu-package-sought-by-ukraine-fico-says#u140914Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:46:13 +0000Slovakia and Hungary will not participate in a new 70 billion euro EU funding package requested by President Zelensky to cover Ukraine's 2027 defense and resilience needs. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed the decision on October 16. While the EU has not yet reached a consensus on the request, France and other member states have indicated they will examine the funding. Slovakia and Hungary intend to let other EU member states provide support despite their own refusal to join the mechanism.Why it mattersKyiv is facing a budget shortfall due to escalating Russian attacks. The requ