Bangladesh, March 7 -- The European Unions efforts to provide additional military aid to Ukraine have hit a roadblock after Hungary vetoed a proposed €30 billion ($32 billion) package at an emergency European Council meeting in Brussels on March 6. The move, which comes at a critical time for Kiev, underscores the deepening divisions within the bloc regarding the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Despite overwhelming support from 26 of the 27 EU member states, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban exercised his veto power to block the leaders statement, delaying the proposed financial and military assistance. The five-point agreement not only included security guarantees for Ukraine but also reinforced commitments to Ukr...