politics
February 22, 2026
Orban: Hungary knows for sure that Druzhba pipeline is technically ready for operation
Hungarian Prime Minister stressed that attempts to damage the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia - two members of the European Union - run counter to the existing agreements between Ukraine and the EU
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- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims Ukraine is politically blocking oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
- Orban alleges Ukraine is trying to provoke an energy crisis in Hungary to support the opposition.
- He stated that Ukraine's actions violate its EU association agreement regarding energy supplies.
- Hungary will not provide military/financial aid to Ukraine and warns of retaliatory measures, including halting diesel fuel, a large EU loan, and electricity supplies.
- Supplies via the Druzhba pipeline were suspended in late January, and Hungary, along with Slovakia, has sought alternative routes via Croatia.
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