Hungary Blocks $18 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Puts NATO Status at Risk

Americans who may be weary of footing the bill for Ukraine in its defense against Russia are finding no friend in Hungary.

In November the EU proposed to give impoverished Ukraine — with over 80% of its nation without electricity, among other necessities — $18.6 billion in critical humanitarian aid, including support for energy and healthcare facilities.

But Hungary has vetoed the transfer of the critical aid package.

Budapest has stood out as the only member of the 27 country organization to block the EU package, with Hungarian Prime Minister...