Brussels is counting on PM Viktor Orban, who opposes Kiev’s bid to join the bloc, losing next year’s elections, DW has said, citing unnamed sources

The EU leadership has yet to devise a way to overcome Hungary’s veto, which has blocked the start of accession talks with Ukraine, DW has reported, citing anonymous sources.

Unlike most other EU member states, Hungary has consistently refused to provide weapons to Ukraine and repeatedly criticized the bloc’s sanctions against Russia. Budapest has also staunchly opposed the prospect of Kiev joining the EU.

In a piece on Friday, DW quoted an unnamed source as acknowledging that “currently, there are…

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