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Hungary to block €90B Ukraine loan until Druzhba flows resume

Hungary will continue blocking a €90 billion ($103 billion) EU loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia until Kyiv resumes Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on the sidelines of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, European Pravda reported on March 16.

16 March, 04:55 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

Former president Yushchenko writes open letter to Orban

Former Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko published an open letter to Hungarian PM Viktor Orban on March 13, criticizing Orban’s pro-Russian, anti-Ukrainian pivot.

13 March, 10:21 PM

Hungary returns Oschadbank armored vans

Hungary has returned two armored cash-collection vehicles seized from Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank last week, the bank said on March 12.

13 March, 12:18 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

Hungary hospitalizes detained Oschadbank cash collector after brutal interrogation

One of the seven detained Oschadbank cash collectors ended up in the hospital after interrogation by Hungarian services, National Bank head Andrii Pyshnyy said in a comment to Bloomberg on March 11.

12 March, 10:37 AM

Polling tightens one month before high-stakes Hungarian elections

Although opinion polls are still favoring the Hungarian opposition one month away from parliamentary elections, long-time PM Viktor Orban has managed to somewhat narrow the gap in recent months, Reuters reported on March 11.

12 March, 01:30 AM

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

Former Ukrainian ambassador outlines best and worst scenarios for Hungary election

Former Ukrainian ambassador to the EU Kostiantyn Yelisieiev said tensions between Kyiv and Budapest could affect political dynamics ahead of Hungary’s elections, speaking in an interview on Radio NV on March 11.

11 March, 02:19 PM

Hungary holds EU hostage, Kyiv says

Hungary’s parliamentary resolution opposing Kyiv’s EU membership mirrors long-standing Hungarian policy of aligning with Russia to weaken the EU, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on March 10.

10 March, 10:55 PM

Hungary seizes Oschadbank funds and gold for 60 days

Hungary’s government has ordered the seizure of cash and gold belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank taken from armored vehicles in the country, imposing a 60-day freeze during an investigation by the tax and customs authority, according to a decree signed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on March 10.

10 March, 05:38 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

Viktor Orban’s appetite for corruption knows no bounds, expert says

A growing number of Hungarian journalists are exposing the thoroughly corrupt regime of Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, Kateryna Shymkevych, an expert with the Analytical Center for Balkan Studies, told NV Radio on March 9.

9 March, 11:58 PM

Hungarian opposition accuses Orbán of using Russian agents to sway elections

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is using agents of Russia’s military intelligence, the GRU, to influence the upcoming April elections, according to a statement he posted on Facebook on March 7.

7 March, 09:26 PM

Ukraine alerts EU, U.S. after Hungary detains Oschadbank couriers carrying cash

Ukraine informed diplomats from EU member states and the United States about Hungary’s detention of seven Oschadbank employees, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reported on March 6.

7 March, 02:07 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

Detained Oschadbank employees return to Ukraine

Seven employees of Ukraine’s state bank Oschadbank returned from Hungary on March 6 after two Oschadbank cash-in-transit service vehicles were seized in Budapest, the bank said.

6 March, 10:41 PM

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