European Council president Charles Michel says the 27 EU countries have sealed a deal on aid to Ukraine, just over an hour into a summit of the bloc’s leaders and despite threats from Hungary to veto the move.

“We have a deal,” Mr Michel tweeted.

He said that all “27 leaders agreed on an additional €50 billion support package for Ukraine within the EU budget”.

We have a deal. #Unity

All 27 leaders agreed on an additional €50 billion support package for Ukraine within the EU budget.

This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for #Ukraine.

EU is taking leadership & responsibility in support for Ukraine; we know what is…

— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) February 1, 2024

The announcement came despite staunch objections from Hungary in December and in the days leading up to Thursday’s summit in Brussels.

Mr Michel said the move “locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine” and demonstrates that the “EU is taking leadership and responsibility in support for Ukraine; we know what is at stake”.