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Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orban’s Secretive Negotiations on EU Aid for Ukraine
According to an article by Bloomberg, there have been reports of secretive negotiations between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. It is said that Meloni has urged Orban to remove his opposition to the European Union’s aid for Ukraine.
This political strategy follows Orban’s decision in December 2023 to veto a significant €50 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, a country currently embroiled in conflict. As a result of this blockage, EU leaders are now calling for an emergency summit on February 1st to address the issue and explore solutions that could work around Hungary’s opposition.
Sources close to the matter, who have chosen to remain anonymous shared with Bloomberg that Meloni has proposed an agreement to Orban. The suggested deal involves Orban’s Fidesz party aligning with Meloni’s Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group which includes parties such as Italys Brothers of Italy Poland’s Law and Justice party and Sweden Democrats. This alliance could potentially strengthen ECR’s position in politics, especially considering the anticipated increase in representation from far-right parties, in the upcoming summer elections.
These discussions have occurred at levels but have not yet produced a definitive outcome.
Orban, who is known for his pro-Russian views and tendency to echo Kremlin narratives has consistently voiced his criticism of the EU’s military assistance to Ukraine. He has frequently attempted to water down proposed sanctions against Russia or secure exemptions often using the threat of veto as leverage.
This situation arises amidst divisions within the EU on how best to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions. The outcome of these discussions and the subsequent emergency summit could significantly impact EU unity and its approach towards Russia and Ukraine.
The article, written by Euheniia Martyniuk and published on January 11 2024 highlights the diplomatic efforts taking place behind closed doors as European leaders navigate the delicate balance, between domestic politics and responding to international crises.
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On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term.
“Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of such a leadership position, we pray that your decisions will be guided by wisdom and compassion, as well as by the strength necessary to maintain harmony and security in your great and God-protected nation,” noted Patr. Bartholomew:
“The Ecumenical Patriarchate, with its ancient history and its fundamental commitment to dialogue and reconciliation, remains a constant supporter of all efforts to promote peace and understanding between people of different cultures and beliefs. We hope that under your leadership the United States will continue to support the cause of religious freedom and human dignity – values that resonate deeply in the Orthodox Christian tradition and all faith communities,” the congratulatory letter said.
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The last of Russia’s major state-owned banks, which retains access to the SWIFT system for international payments in the world’s major currencies, will become subject to new US sanctions.
The White House is considering blacklisting Gazprombank, the Russian Federation’s third-largest bank by assets, which is a “hub” for gas payments with Europe. As the Nikkei reported, citing officials familiar with the matter, GPB could be subject to blocking sanctions: it would be barred from any transactions with US banks. A decision on sanctions will be made by the end of November – the United States has notified its G7 partners about this, sources told the publication, including high-ranking European officials.
Directly owned by Gazprom with a third and another 40% by its pension fund, Gazprombank is not yet subject to strict Western restrictions: in the United States it is only prohibited from raising capital on the debt market, although its top managers and a subsidiary are subject to blocking sanctions IT company. In the European Union, GPB also avoids blacklists, and only Britain has introduced blockers against the bank.
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