politics
February 21, 2026
Hungary blocks EU's 90-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine
Peter Szijjarto says the decision will remain in force until Ukraine restarts Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline
TL;DR
- Hungary is blocking the EU's 90-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine.
- The blockage is in response to Ukraine stopping Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline.
- Hungary insists oil deliveries must resume for the aid package to be approved.
- Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that Ukraine is violating its EU association agreement.
- Hungary accuses Ukraine of blackmail and deliberately creating difficulties.
- Hungary and Slovakia have requested Croatia to allow Russian crude oil transit via the Adriatic Pipeline.
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