economy
April 6, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to push EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy supplies
Viktor Orban said Budapest and Bratislava see it as necessary to urgently take steps to help EU countries avoid shortages of raw materials and fuel, as well as rising energy prices
TL;DR
- Hungary and Slovakia will jointly ask the EU leadership to lift restrictions on Russian oil and gas.
- Both countries highlight the risk of an energy crisis, shortages, and rising prices in Europe.
- They advocate for the immediate suspension of sanctions on Russian energy.
- Hungary also demands that Ukraine reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline.
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