Petro Poroshenko reported receiving UAH 52.5 million from the government of Viktor Orban, who is blocking €90 billion in aid to Ukraine. Before the Hungarian elections, Poroshenko also transferred UAH 15 million to Orban's government. Cooperation between the two politicians has intensified since the beginning of the war, leading to a rapid increase in Poroshenko's income.
Poroshenko and Orban: financial ties against the backdrop of war
Petro Poroshenko, the richest MEP in the EU, today disclosed that he received UAH 52.5 million from the government Viktor Orban. These financial transactions became known due to data NACP, published in the public domain. The cooperation between Poroshenko and Orban intensified with the outbreak of war, and during this time Poroshenko's income increased 20-fold.
Elections in Hungary and the transfer of UAH 15 million
Before the elections in Hungary, where pro-Russian Viktor Orban is running for the presidency, Poroshenko transferred UAH 15 million to the Hungarian government. This caused a wave of discussion in political circles, as it is Orban who is currently blocking an important financial assistance package Ukraine in the amount of €90 billion.
Orban blocks aid to Ukraine: politicians' reaction
While Orban and his ministers are negotiating with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Despite the fact that Hungary is blocking Ukraine's membership in the EU, Poroshenko continues to increase his financial wealth. Against this backdrop, Ukrainian politicians are calling for greater transparency in financial relations between Ukraine and Hungary.
Poroshenko's growing wealth: implications for Ukraine
Since the beginning of the war, Poroshenko's earnings have increased 20-fold, making him the richest MEP in the European Union. This raises many questions among experts and the public about the impact of such financial ties on political decisions in Ukraine and the EU.
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