politics
February 14, 2026
Szijjarto accuses Zelensky of blocking oil supplies to Hungary via Druzhba pipeline
According to the Hungarian foreign minister, "Zelensky apparently believes he can put the current government in a difficult position during the upcoming parliamentary elections by disrupting the country’s energy supply"
TL;DR
- Ukraine has halted oil supplies to Hungary from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto alleges this is a political decision by Ukrainian President Zelensky.
- The move is seen as an attempt to create difficulties for the Hungarian government ahead of parliamentary elections.
- Szijjarto claims Ukraine is trying to support the Hungarian opposition party 'Tisza'.
- The minister described Ukraine's actions as gross interference in the elections.
- Hungary's parliamentary elections are scheduled for April 12.
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