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Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

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Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to Ukraine amid oil transit dispute

Hungary and Slovakia said they have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline were disrupted. Both governments accuse Kyiv of failing to restore the pipeline, but the European Commission said their energy security is not at risk.

Euronews

Hungary will suspend diesel shipments to Ukraine over interruption to Russian oil supply

Hungary is halting diesel shipments to Ukraine as a dispute over interrupted Russian oil flows through Ukraine drags on

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Orbán's rivals promise an end to Hungary's 'inflated vetoes' of EU policy

Hungary's opposition Tisza Party boasts a serious track record of experience – including quite a lot of work for previous Orbán governments. What can the world expect from them?

Euronews

EU lawmakers agree to ban Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.

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Viktor Orbán Says Trump Promised To Defend Hungary's 'Financial Stability' In Case Of External Attacks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he struck a deal with President Donald Trump that would protect Hungary's economy from external threats, deepening ties between two nationalist leaders as Budapest faces mounting pressure from the European Union.

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Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives

Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections

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Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán in push to reverse Trump's sanctions on Russian oil

Orbán said he will visit Trump next week to discuss Russian oil imports to Hungary after the US imposed sweeping sanctions. When asked if Trump's tariffs on Russian oil went too far, Orbán said yes.

Euronews

EU rebukes Hungary's FM for attending Moscow energy conference

On his 13th visit to Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Szijjártó labelled the EU energy diversification plans as "crazy".

Euronews

Viktor Orbán questions Ukraine's sovereignty amid spat over Hungarian drone incursion

The Hungarian leader said it doesn't matter if a few Hungarian drones flew over Ukraine, since he doesn't consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.

Euronews

Donald Trump called Hungary's Orbán to discuss Russian oil imports

According to the Hungarians, Orbán told Trump that Hungary needs Russian fuel to keep its energy prices low, and Trump acknowledged this.

Euronews

Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil imports

Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts say Hungary could use EU funds for the decoupling.

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EU will propose tariffs on Russian oil amid growing pressure from Trump

Putting tariffs on Russian oil will make it increasingly expensive for Hungary and Slovakia to maintain their energy ties with Moscow.

Euronews

Hungary refuses to stop buying Russian oil despite Trump’s Nato demand

Foreign minister says getting energy supplies elsewhere is a ‘nice dream’ while describing western European officials as ‘fanatics’

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Hungary and Slovakia under pressure as US and EU target Russia with energy sanctions

Hungary and Slovakia will be squeezed by the US and the EU to drop Russian fossil fuels, a sector expert claims. As pressure from Washington grows, Hungary has signed a long-term gas contract with Shell to complement its Russian supplies.

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Hungary's Viktor Orbán's rare show of solidarity with Poland rebuffed by Warsaw

In a rare statement of solidarity, Orbán said Hungary's call for peace was rational. The Polish Foreign Minister responded on social media, demanding that Hungary condemn Russian aggression and withdraw its veto over Ukraine's EU bid.

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Hungary sanctions Ukrainian drone commander for bombing oil pipeline in Russia

Robert Brovdi is a key commander of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Hungary's sanctions will see him face difficulties entering the Schengen Zone, including NATO institutions.

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Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil

Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava.

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Hungary and Slovakia in spat with Ukraine over bombed Druzhba oil pipeline

In a comment on Sunday, Zelenskyy indicated that the future of the pipeline could depend on Hungary's behaviour. Budapest said Kyiv harms its sovereignty, and Slovakia warned Ukraine might be left without fuel, if the attacks continue.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia

Hungary’s foreign minister claims missile strike on energy infrastructure is ‘another attempt to drag us into war’

Euronews

Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine hits key oil pipeline again

Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry.

Euronews

Hungary threatens Kyiv with electricity cut after Ukrainian attacks shut down Russia oil imports

The tensions between the two countries escalated after Ukraine bombed the Drushba pipeline on Russian territory, effectively stopping oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary.

The Independent UK

Hungary bans three Ukrainian military officials from entering its territory

Hungary is banning three Ukrainian military officials from entering its territory, escalating tensions with neighboring Ukraine

Euronews

Orbán demands EU sanction Ukraine over death of Hungarian conscript

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere.

Euronews

Hungary and Slovakia set to block EU's fresh Russia sanction package

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the move was in retaliation for the Commission's RePowerEU plan, which aims to completely cut Russian energy imports.

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