EU announces unanimous deal on 50 bn-euro aid to Ukraine

The European Union on Thursday announced a unanimous deal between member states on sending 50 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, overcoming opposition from Hungary's Viktor Orban at a crunch summit in Brussels.

"We have a deal. Unity," European Council chief Charles Michel said on X (formerly Twitter). "All 27 leaders agreed on an additional €50 billion support package for Ukraine within the EU budget. This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine."

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal hailed the deal that was initially blocked by Hungary.

"Each of your votes is a significant contribution to our joint victory," Shmygal said in a message on social media thanking member states, adding that the agreement was a display of "solidarity" and "unity" in the 27-member bloc.