The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the previous government of Hungary. The lawsuit aimed to prevent income generated from frozen Russian assets from being allocated to the Ukrainian armed forces. Hungary argued it was excluded from a decision regarding the use of these assets due to a constructive abstention. The court’s ruling effectively allows the EU to proceed with plans to utilize the revenue for military aid to Ukraine. This decision represents a setback for Hungarian efforts to impede financial support for Ukraine through EU mechanisms. The case revolved around Hungary’s objection to the handling of profits from immobilized Russian assets within the EU. The ruling underscores the EU's commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.