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Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson warned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban against 'misusing' his presidency of the Council of the EU - and trying to speak for the whole bloc - as NATO leaders began arriving in Washington DC on Wednesday.
"I think you should be careful, not to misuse the Presidency for doing trips that could be considered or be looked upon as speaking for the whole of the EU," he claimed I think that is a mistake, and I think Hungary now receives the reactions they actually have asked for."
Last week, Hungary took over the rotating presidency, and Orban made trips to Ukraine, Russia and China as part of his 'peace mission' for the ongoing conflict. Other EU leaders condemned the approach, claiming he had 'no mandate'.
Meanwhile, President of Finland Alexander Stubb described a 'polarisation of the political climate' in the US, which he called 'very toxic' but also claimed there was "strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and also for NATO. According to reports, some allies are concerned about the impact of a potential Trump presidency.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he wanted to send a 'message of solidarity' to the people of Ukraine and the UK's new PM Sir Keir Starmer told reporters he had had a 'good meeting' with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"I made it absolutely clear that as far as the UK is concerned, the change of government makes no difference to the support that we will provide, we've been united on this when we were in opposition, and it was really important for me to be able to affirm that face-to-face in the meeting," he said.
Earlier, Starmer - who was elected just last Friday - was asked about Kiev's use of British Storm Shadows and said that it was up to Ukraine to decide how to use the long-range weaponry.
Moscow accused him of taking an "irresponsible step towards raising tensions". Previously, some allies have backed Ukraine's use of their weapons on Russian territory, which Russia has condemned, saying repeated escalations will bring NATO into 'direct conflict' with them.
During the summit, NATO leaders also agreed to an extra 40 billion euros of military aid for Ukraine over the next year. The 75th anniversary Summit continues in Washington DC until Thursday.
Sweden’s Kristersson warns Orban against 'misusing' presidency to speak for 'whole EU' as NATO leaders arrive in Washington
Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson warned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban against 'misusing' his presidency of the Council of the EU - and trying to speak for the whole bloc - as NATO leaders began arriving in Washington DC on Wednesday.
"I think you should be careful, not to misuse the Presidency for doing trips that could be considered or be looked upon as speaking for the whole of the EU," he claimed I think that is a mistake, and I think Hungary now receives the reactions they actually have asked for."
Last week, Hungary took over the rotating presidency, and Orban made trips to Ukraine, Russia and China as part of his 'peace mission' for the ongoing conflict. Other EU leaders condemned the approach, claiming he had 'no mandate'.
Meanwhile, President of Finland Alexander Stubb described a 'polarisation of the political climate' in the US, which he called 'very toxic' but also claimed there was "strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and also for NATO. According to reports, some allies are concerned about the impact of a potential Trump presidency.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he wanted to send a 'message of solidarity' to the people of Ukraine and the UK's new PM Sir Keir Starmer told reporters he had had a 'good meeting' with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"I made it absolutely clear that as far as the UK is concerned, the change of government makes no difference to the support that we will provide, we've been united on this when we were in opposition, and it was really important for me to be able to affirm that face-to-face in the meeting," he said.
Earlier, Starmer - who was elected just last Friday - was asked about Kiev's use of British Storm Shadows and said that it was up to Ukraine to decide how to use the long-range weaponry.
Moscow accused him of taking an "irresponsible step towards raising tensions". Previously, some allies have backed Ukraine's use of their weapons on Russian territory, which Russia has condemned, saying repeated escalations will bring NATO into 'direct conflict' with them.
During the summit, NATO leaders also agreed to an extra 40 billion euros of military aid for Ukraine over the next year. The 75th anniversary Summit continues in Washington DC until Thursday.
Mandatory credit: NATO TV
Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson warned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban against 'misusing' his presidency of the Council of the EU - and trying to speak for the whole bloc - as NATO leaders began arriving in Washington DC on Wednesday.
"I think you should be careful, not to misuse the Presidency for doing trips that could be considered or be looked upon as speaking for the whole of the EU," he claimed I think that is a mistake, and I think Hungary now receives the reactions they actually have asked for."
Last week, Hungary took over the rotating presidency, and Orban made trips to Ukraine, Russia and China as part of his 'peace mission' for the ongoing conflict. Other EU leaders condemned the approach, claiming he had 'no mandate'.
Meanwhile, President of Finland Alexander Stubb described a 'polarisation of the political climate' in the US, which he called 'very toxic' but also claimed there was "strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and also for NATO. According to reports, some allies are concerned about the impact of a potential Trump presidency.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he wanted to send a 'message of solidarity' to the people of Ukraine and the UK's new PM Sir Keir Starmer told reporters he had had a 'good meeting' with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"I made it absolutely clear that as far as the UK is concerned, the change of government makes no difference to the support that we will provide, we've been united on this when we were in opposition, and it was really important for me to be able to affirm that face-to-face in the meeting," he said.
Earlier, Starmer - who was elected just last Friday - was asked about Kiev's use of British Storm Shadows and said that it was up to Ukraine to decide how to use the long-range weaponry.
Moscow accused him of taking an "irresponsible step towards raising tensions". Previously, some allies have backed Ukraine's use of their weapons on Russian territory, which Russia has condemned, saying repeated escalations will bring NATO into 'direct conflict' with them.
During the summit, NATO leaders also agreed to an extra 40 billion euros of military aid for Ukraine over the next year. The 75th anniversary Summit continues in Washington DC until Thursday.