Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, expressed understanding for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto regarding EU funding for Ukraine during a summit, despite supporting the aid herself. She suggested that if the Friendship oil pipeline is repaired, Orbán might lift his veto. However, an Italian official denied Meloni's comments. The debate lasted 90 minutes, with Slovak PM Robert Fico supporting Orbán, while others criticized him for blocking previously agreed aid. Orbán argued that his position was based on changed circumstances due to the oil pipeline's shutdown, claiming it was an existential issue for Hungary. Teljes cikk (Index.hu)