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Analyzing Ukraine–Hungary dispute over Russian oil

Transit of Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia has been suspended after Russian drone strikes damaged the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline. While the repairs are underway, Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has halted diesel exports to Ukraine and is leveraging the issue in tense domestic parliamentary elections.

20 February, 10:44 PM

EU won’t pressure Ukraine to repair Druzhba oil pipeline

The European Union will not pressure Ukraine or set deadlines for repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline damaged in a Russian strike, European Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Feb. 19.

19 February, 09:14 PM

Ukraine's FM accuses Hungary's Szijjártó of 'amnesia'

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó of suffering “amnesia” induced by Russian awards and energy revenues after Szijjártó dismissed claims that Ukraine is defending Europe as a “big lie,” Sybiha wrote on X on Feb. 18.

18 February, 04:17 PM

Hungary halts diesel supplies to Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows resume

Peter Szijjarto said Hungary has suspended diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine until oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are restored, speaking after a government meeting, according to Telex on Feb. 18.

18 February, 04:08 PM

European Commission intervenes in Hungary-Croatia dispute over Russian oil imports

The European Commission has stepped into a dispute between Hungary and Croatia over Russian oil imports, spokespersons Anna-Kaisa Itkonen and Siobhan McGarry said at a briefing.

18 February, 03:09 PM

EU finalizes 20th Russia sanctions package amid Hungary delay risk

The European Union is nearing completion of its 20th sanctions package against Russia, but final adoption could be delayed by Hungary’s stance, Politico reported on Feb. 17, citing EU diplomats.

17 February, 02:11 PM

Rubio credits personal Trump-Orban friendship during Budapest visit

Strong U.S.-Hungary relations rest on the close personal bond between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Budapest, ushering in a “golden era” of bilateral ties, The Guardian reported on Feb. 16.

16 February, 07:23 PM

Hungary and Slovakia seek Russian oil transit via Adria pipeline

Hungary and Slovakia have asked Croatia to ensure the transit of Russian oil via the Adria pipeline, Peter Szijjarto said on Feb. 16.

16 February, 01:25 PM

EU softens criticism of Orbán ahead of Hungary’s high-stakes April election

The European Commission has toned down its criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán shortly before Hungary’s parliamentary elections scheduled for April 2026, the Financial Times reported.

16 February, 12:17 PM

U.S. to discuss ending Russian gas imports with Hungary and Slovakia

Marco Rubio said the United States will hold talks with Hungary and Slovakia about ending purchases of Russian energy, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of State on Feb. 13.

13 February, 11:18 AM

Orbán says EU and Ukraine have ‘declared war’ on Hungary after Politico report

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Brussels and Ukraine have “declared war” on Budapest after Politico reported on an idea of granting Ukraine “EU membership in advance” and possible ways to overcome Hungary’s veto, he wrote on X on Feb. 11.

11 February, 01:12 PM

Hungary FM Szijjártó supports illegal border crossings for Ukrainians

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó declared his support for illegally helping Ukrainian men cross the border to evade conscription, arguing that Ukraine’s conscription is preventing an end to the full-scale war, he wrote on Facebook on Feb. 9.

9 February, 11:48 AM

Hungary sues EU to stop Russian gas ban, cites energy sovereignty concerns

Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the European Union’s top court, seeking to overturn the bloc’s decision to ban imports of Russian gas, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Feb. 2.

3 February, 03:14 PM

Ukraine summons Hungarian ambassador after Orbán’s election claims

Ukraine summoned Hungary’s ambassador, Antal Heizer, to the Foreign Ministry after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in parliamentary elections on Jan. 28.

28 January, 06:57 PM

EU finalizes ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027

European Union countries gave final approval on Jan. 26 to the bloc’s plan to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, allowing the measure to become law, according to Reuters.

26 January, 01:49 PM

Russian Gazprom Neft accepts MOL’s Serbian bid

Russia’s Gazprom Neft has approved the Hungarian energy company MOL Nyrt’ offer to purchase a stake in Serbia’s oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Bloomberg reported on Jan. 24.

26 January, 09:13 AM

Vučić: Peace plan fast-tracks Ukraine into EU by 2027

Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the European Union by Jan. 1, 2027 is reportedly included in an international plan aimed at ending Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said in an interview with the Serbian outlet Novosti.rs on Jan. 25.

26 January, 08:44 AM

Sybiha responds to Orbán’s claim Ukraine won’t join EU for 100 years

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s claim that Hungary’s parliament would not support Ukraine’s EU accession for the “next 100 years,” posting his reply on X on Jan. 23.

23 January, 04:08 PM

Ukraine is seeking to install a pro-Ukraine government in Hungary – Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukraine of trying to influence Hungary’s domestic politics, claiming Kyiv seeks to install a “pro-Ukrainian government,” Hungary’s state secretary for public diplomacy and public relations, Zoltan Kovacs, said on Jan. 23.

23 January, 02:09 PM

Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia refuse to join €90 billion EU loan program for Ukraine

Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia will not take part in the European Union’s plan to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine for 2026–2027, according to conclusions from the EU leaders summit published on the morning of Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 11:08 AM

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