On the fourth anniversary of Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European leaders gather in Kyiv to signal unity and solidarity. But back in Brussels, Hungary blocks a new sanctions package against the Kremlin and a \u20ac90 billion loan to Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Host Ian Wishart is joined by senior finance reporter Kathryn Carlson. We also hear from Zoya Sheftalovich on the train to Kyiv with Ursula von der Leyen and Ant\u00f3nio Costa, as she describes the mood around the trip \u2014 and how Hungary\u2019s veto cast a shadow over the anniversary.<\/p>\n
Plus: Aging EU buildings are showing their wear \u2014 from water problems at DG COMP to the European Parliament\u2019s costly renovation plans.<\/p>\n
If you work in a crumbling EU building \u2014 or have your own Brussels infrastructure horror story \u2014 send us a message or a voice note on WhatsApp: +32 491 05 06 29.<\/p>\n
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