Druzhba oil pipeline

Ukraine briefs 31 countries on Russian strikes that damaged Druzhba pipeline

Naftogaz board chairman Serhii Koretskyi said Naftogaz and Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry held a briefing for foreign diplomatic missions on the consequences of Russian attacks on the infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipeline.

14 March, 08:05 PM

Orbán urges march against alleged Ukrainian pressure

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of blackmailing Budapest by refusing to restart the Druzhba oil pipeline for “19 days” and called on Hungarians to join a “peace march” on March 15, saying “Hungary will not be a Ukrainian colony” and “Zelenskyy is not in charge here,” in a video address posted to Facebook.

14 March, 06:55 PM

Hungary accuses Baltic states of siding with Kyiv in Russian oil dispute

The Baltic states are “playing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s notes” as he “blackmails” Budapest over the transit of Russian oil, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on March 13.

14 March, 01:43 AM

France tells EU to push forward with $104 billion Ukraine loan

Hungary and Slovakia’s grievances over the Druzhba oil pipeline must not block the EU from funding Ukraine’s defense through the EUR90 billion ($104 billion) loan agreed back in December 2025, the Élysée Palace said on March 12.

12 March, 11:02 PM

Orbán orders Hungarian team in Kyiv to inspect Druzhba pipeline damage

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán instructed a Hungarian delegation in Kyiv to seek a meeting with Ukrainian officials over the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline and attempt to inspect the site of the damage, he said during a call with Deputy Energy Minister Gábor Czepek on March 12.

12 March, 06:51 PM

Hungary may return $40M, €35M and gold seized from Oschadbank convoy if probe clears team

Hungary may return the cash and gold seized from Ukraine’s Oschadbank if suspicions against Ukrainian cash-in-transit officers prove unfounded, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff Gergely Gulyás said, Telex reported on March 12.

12 March, 02:01 PM

Hungary returns seized Oschadbank armored vans but keeps millions in cash

Hungary has agreed to return two seized cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank that were taken along with money while in transit through Budapest on March 6, European Pravda reported on March 12, citing two sources.

12 March, 12:53 PM

Hungary escalates clash with Ukraine after Russian claims on TurkStream attack

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of carrying out an “attack on Hungary’s sovereignty” following Russian claims of alleged Ukrainian strikes on a compressor station linked to the TurkStream gas pipeline.

12 March, 12:35 PM

Ukraine briefs Macron on Druzhba oil pipeline

Sergii Koretskyi, CEO of Ukraine’s state oil and gas company Naftogaz, has provided French President Emmanuel Macron with a detailed report on the status of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Koretskyi said on March 11.

11 March, 09:51 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine oil transport infrastructure for second day

Russian forces attacked oil transport infrastructure in southern Ukraine with drones, damaging a pumping station, Serhii Koretskyi, head of the company’s management board, said on Facebook on March 11.

11 March, 06:47 PM

Hungarian officials inspecting Druzhba pipeline have no official status – Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi commented on a visit by Hungarian government officials led by Energy Ministry State Secretary Gabor Csepreghy, who said they would assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline on March 11.

11 March, 05:36 PM

Hungarian officials arrive in Ukraine to inspect Druzhba pipeline

An official Hungarian delegation has traveled to Ukraine to determine the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Hungary's State Secretary for Energy Gábor Czepek announced at a border crossing point on March 11, according to European Pravda.

11 March, 02:52 PM

Fico, von der Leyen agree on Druzhba pipeline plan

Slovak PM Robert Fico and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on a plan to resume transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, Fico said on March 10, as reported by Slovak daily SME.

10 March, 09:08 PM

Hungary parliament adopts resolution opposing Ukraine’s EU membership and aid

Hungary’s parliament has adopted a resolution opposing Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and further military and financial assistance to Kyiv in its war against Russia, Hungarian broadcaster ATV reported on March 10.

10 March, 04:40 PM

Hungary won’t return Oschadbank funds until Druzhba oil flows resume

Hungary’s Transport Minister Janos Lazar said money seized from collectors of Ukraine’s Oschadbank will remain in Budapest until Ukraine restores the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Telex reported on March 10.

10 March, 02:06 PM

Ukraine could serve as buffer between Hungary and Russia – Viktor Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary is interested in a strong Ukraine because it serves as a buffer between Hungary and Russia, speaking during a parliamentary session, Telex reported on March 9.

10 March, 10:25 AM

Orban urges EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy in letter to von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged the European Union to suspend sanctions against Russian energy and convened an emergency government meeting to address rising fuel prices, Reuters reported on March 9.

9 March, 05:04 PM

Fico threatens to block €90B EU loan to Ukraine if Orbán loses Hungary vote

The possible blocking of a €90 billion European Union loan for Ukraine if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party loses the upcoming election was raised by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on March 8.

8 March, 07:06 PM

Sybiha: Ukraine rejects ultimatums on Druzhba pipeline

Kyiv will not accept Hungarian ultimatums over the timeline for repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on March 6.

6 March, 11:12 PM

Druzhba survey only way to unblock EU’s $104 billion loan to Kyiv, report says

The European Union is not any closer to finding a way to circumvent Hungary’s veto on the EUR90 billion ($104 billion) loan to Ukraine, Politico reported on March 6, citing unnamed sources.

6 March, 09:03 PM

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