Hungary's veto, return of 60 Ukrainian defenders, shelling of Kherson: today's highlights

Hungary's veto

Hungary vetoed the granting of 18 billion from the European Union to Ukraine at a meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels. It is reported by Politico.

On December 6, EU finance ministers discussed a package of laws, in particular on financial assistance to Ukraine. The EU wants to allocate 18 billion euros to help Ukraine cover the budget deficit during 2023.

However, the key vote had to be postponed due to the position of Budapest, which wants a decision for financial assistance to Hungary.

Shelling of Kherson

Russian occupation troops shelled Kherson again on December 6. This was reported by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko and Head of Kherson Regional State Administration Yaroslav Yanushevych.

According to the head of the region, the Russians hit an infrastructure facility and residential buildings. One death has been reported so far: a 43-year-old employee of the enterprise died due to mine-blast trauma and injuries caused by the debris.

Furthermore, a large-scale fire broke out as a result of the shelling. It was eliminated by Kherson rescuers.

Return of 60 Ukrainian prisoners of war

Ukraine has returned 60 more people from Russian captivity. This was reported by the Office of the President.

60 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service, etc. are returning home. Among them are 58 men and two women, 15 officers, and 45 privates and sergeants.

Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak informed that today's exchange includes 34 defenders of Mariupol, as well as 14 fighters from Azovstal.

Bodies of 49 fallen Ukrainian defenders returned to Ukraine

On December 6, another transfer of the bodies of fallen soldiers took place. 49 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine. This was reported by the Ministry of Reintegration.

Dangerous packages for Ukrainian embassies

Diplomatic missions of Ukraine in Denmark and Romania also received dangerous packages after incidents with envelopes in several Ukrainian embassies. This was stated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.

He said that a “campaign of terror and intimidation” was launched against Ukrainian embassies and consulates, but the enemies of Ukraine will not be able to frighten or stop Ukrainian diplomats.

“Everyone who continues to send these packages, terrorize our embassies, please relax and do not waste your time and money on postage stamps. You will not achieve anything with this,” the Minister said.