economy
February 27, 2026
The EU wants a Nord Stream sequel, but not all members are buying it
Ukraine’s oil pipeline blackmail has Hungary demanding that support for Kiev be cut off
TL;DR
- Hungary is demanding the deployment of troops to protect the Druzhba oil pipeline from alleged Ukrainian attacks.
- Hungary criticizes the EU's permissive attitude towards Ukraine's actions, accusing the bloc of prioritizing a non-EU member.
- Ukraine's secret services are reportedly behind drone strikes on a Russian oil pumping station serving Druzhba.
- Hungary is threatening to veto EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine ensures the pipeline's security.
- The EU's response has been to encourage repairs, but Hungary views this as insufficient.
- The situation is compared to the Nord Stream pipeline incident, raising concerns about sabotage and European energy security.
- Hungary and Slovakia are the main EU members relying on the pipeline, and they are frustrated with Ukraine's control and actions.
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