Viktor Orbán
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine notes the absence of condemnation from Budapest regarding the shelling of the oil pipeline. Hungary politicizes this issue and makes demands on Ukraine, which, according to Kyiv, is absurd.
The Slovak Prime Minister declared a state of emergency in oil supply. He accused Zelenskyy of interfering in the Hungarian election campaign.
The Italian Prime Minister called Orban's actions normal due to elections and oil pipeline problems. Other EU leaders are outraged by Hungary's breach of agreements.
The Hungarian government has banned the entry of Hryhoriy Omelchenko, Yevhen Karas, and Borys Tizenhauzen. The Ukrainian citizens are accused of threatening the prime minister.
Naftogaz presented to EU partners a plan for the reconstruction of the Brody station and an assessment of the damage. The European Union will provide financial and technical assistance for the repairs.
Kaja Kallas called on EU leaders to unblock a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine. Viktor Orbán is blocking aid over the issue of Russian oil supplies.
The Hungarian Prime Minister rejected the possibility of progress in financing Ukraine and restrictions against Russia. He demands a full restoration of oil supplies from Russia.
At the EU summit, they will try to force Hungary to unblock 90 billion euros for Kyiv. Diplomats call Orban's position a crisis of trust and an act of desperation.
The US Vice President plans a visit to Budapest amid Viktor Orbán's declining approval ratings. The trip may be postponed due to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
António Costa urged Viktor Orbán to fulfill his December commitments regarding the loan. The EU proposes repairing the Druzhba oil pipeline to break the deadlock.
Richard Takáč advised the Slovak Prime Minister not to visit Kyiv due to the risk of assassination. The threats are linked to Zelenskyy's statements regarding Viktor Orbán.
Viktor Orban instructed Gabor Csepek to meet with Ukrainian officials and inspect the oil pipeline. The Hungarian delegation has already arrived in Kyiv for negotiations.
The Hungarian tax service NAV is returning Oschadbank's armored vehicles without official seizure. The money remains under arrest in a money laundering case.
The President called on Europe to find alternative funding avenues due to Hungary's stance. Orban is blocking funds, weapons, and Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
The Russian ASP plans to discredit Péter Magyar through social media and influencers. The campaign is intended to help the Fidesz party, which is trailing Tisza by 10 percent.
The IMF loan ensured Kyiv's financial stability until May 2026. This gives EU leaders time to overcome Hungary's veto on the €90 billion aid package.
Hungary's budget deficit reached $6. 4 billion due to pre-election social payments. Fitch Ratings changed the country's rating outlook to negative.
The European Commission has called unacceptable the rhetoric of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The EC stated that there can be no threats against EU member states.
Ukraine reserves the right to initiate sanctions against those involved in the seizure of Ukrainians in Hungary. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is convening the foreign diplomatic corps to inform them about Hungary's unacceptable actions.
The centrist Tisza party leads Orbán's Fidesz ahead of the April 12 elections, while the far-right Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) is gaining support. Polls show many voters are still undecided.
President Zelenskyy stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gains political weight only with the support of major political forces. He suggested that Orban might lose the upcoming elections, and Ukraine would restore normal relations.
Ukraine is under pressure from the EU to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv claims significant damage from a Russian airstrike, but Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of deliberately blocking it.
Ukraine is assessing significant damage after Russian drone attacks on a key facility of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which could complicate the issue of EU aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Moscow. Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of withholding supplies, blocking EU aid.
Slovak President Robert Fico agreed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold talks on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation. This happened after discussing problems with oil transit through Ukraine.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the transit of oil through the "Druzhba" pipeline with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He proposes creating a joint inspection group to verify its functioning, as Slovakia and Hungary cannot receive paid oil.
The European Commission is discussing with the European Parliament and member states options to secure a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine. This is happening against the backdrop of Budapest's blockade, despite prior agreement, confirmed European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho.
Hungary is strengthening the protection of its energy infrastructure and deploying troops near key facilities. This decision was made after the halt of oil supplies via the "Druzhba" pipeline on January 27.
President Zelenskyy positively assessed the signing of the EU loan for Ukraine of 90 billion euros by the President of the European Parliament, calling it a "significant guarantee. " He emphasized the importance of this decision coming into effect for Ukraine "as soon as possible and as effectively as possible."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin. He also emphasized the importance of pressure from the US and Europe on Putin to end the war.
Ukraine is ready to constructively resolve the dispute over the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline and has proposed realistic solutions, said Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. This comes amid Hungary's blocking of an EU loan for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.