EU exploring 'workaround' for Ukraine aid package despite Hungarian veto

Leo Varadkar said the lack of agreement is "disappointing" adding that leaders had continued discussions on the matter until 2am on Friday.

European countries are exploring a "workaround" to provide funding to Ukraine, despite a Hungarian veto, the Taoiseach has said.

EU leaders held a crunch meeting overnight but failed to agree on a €50bn aid package for Ukraine, even after deciding to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country.