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Ukraine will give EU estimate on Druzhba pipeline repairs

Ukraine will give the EU a detailed assessment of the required repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline damaged in a January Russian attack, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Feb. 24.

25 February, 12:20 AM

EU to push for permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary vote

The European Commission plans to propose legislation on April 15 that would permanently ban imports of Russian oil, three days after Hungary’s high-stakes parliamentary election, Reuters reported on Feb. 24, citing sources and a draft document.

24 February, 09:19 PM

Ukraine ready to ‘act constructively’ on Druzhba pipeline restoration — Sybiha

Ukraine is prepared to “act constructively” and has already proposed “several realistic solutions” to resolve its oil dispute with Hungary, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in comments reported by Politico.

24 February, 02:28 PM

EU fails to adopt 20th Russia sanctions package by invasion anniversary

The European Council was unable to approve the 20th package of sanctions against Russia by the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Feb. 23, citing EU officials.

24 February, 12:13 AM

Hungary blocks $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine

Hungary has blocked an EU loan of EUR90 billion ($106 billion) to Ukraine by refusing Feb. 20 to vote on an amendment to the bloc’s 2021–27 budget, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing informed EU sources.

20 February, 11:20 PM

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

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