Twenty-six European Union leaders ignored Hungary to back a declaration of support for Ukraine at an emergency meeting, underscoring the difficult road ahead as the bloc tries to mobilize new support for Kyiv.

EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on March 6 to discuss increased defense spending and aid for Ukraine. Hungary stands alone in opposition, Bloomberg reports. The EU is already taking steps to bypass Budapest,

While all EU leaders backed conclusions on bolstering European defence, the Hungarian prime minister has opted out of the statements on the bloc's ongoing support to Kyiv. View on euronews