Due to attacks on ports and pipelines, Russia has lost the ability to export 2 million barrels per day. This has become the most serious disruption in modern history.
Hungary is stopping gas supplies and blocking a €90 billion EU loan over the Druzhba oil pipeline. Viktor Orban demands the resumption of supplies.
Donald Trump urged Hungarians to vote for Viktor Orbán in the elections on April 12, 2026. The politician called the current prime minister a strong leader and a friend.
António Costa stated the necessity of future negotiations with Russia due to geographical proximity. Currently, Europe considers Moscow a threat and avoids naivety.
The EU has postponed the deadline for submitting a proposal to ban oil from the Russian Federation due to geopolitics. The plan envisages a complete rejection of Russian supplies by the end of 2027.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister confirmed contacts with his Russian counterpart on energy and security issues. The EU has restricted the exchange of classified data with Hungary due to the risk of leaks to Russia.
German AfD lawmakers have access to confidential records of EU ambassador meetings. Diplomats fear data on Ukraine could be leaked to Russia and China.
Hungary's opposition leader promises to change the constitution and dismiss government-loyal court chiefs. Magyar aims to restore democracy and sever ties with Russia.
The Hungarian Prime Minister announced foreign interference and ordered an investigation into the details of the incident. Earlier, it became known about a data leak from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in favor of the Kremlin.
Counterintelligence identified career intelligence officer Zoltán Andre, who led the spies. The agents collected data on air defense and attitudes towards the deployment of troops.
The European Union is reducing the exchange of confidential data with Budapest due to the risk of leaks to the Kremlin. EU leaders are moving to meetings in narrow formats.
Donald Tusk spoke of long-standing suspicions regarding information leaks from Brussels to Moscow via Budapest. The Hungarian side officially denies all accusations.
The Hungarian Prime Minister stated his unwillingness to back down from the demands of Ukraine and the EU. He emphasized the protection of a patriotic nation and Christian values.
The Polish Foreign Minister is outraged by the president's plans to support Orban, who is blocking aid to Ukraine. The visit coincides with a congress of pro-Russian politicians.
The Hungarian government denies WP's claims about Russian special services staging an assassination attempt on Orban. Szijjártó called the information a conspiracy theory and accused Zelenskyy of threatening the prime minister.
The Polish Foreign Minister condemned Nawrocki's visit to Hungary to support the Prime Minister, who is blocking sanctions against Russia. Orban is also delaying payments for weapons to Ukraine.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister conveyed details of secret EU discussions to the Kremlin. Russian hackers also had full access to the Hungarian ministry's networks.
Yuri and Lidiya Korzhavin, a UAE-based firm, and two other foreign nationals were removed from the lists. The US Treasury Department did not officially state the reasons for lifting the restrictions.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service developed the Gamechanger plan to influence the elections in Hungary. The purpose of the staging was to shift voters' attention to security.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported inhumane treatment and forced injections to detained cash collectors. Kyiv demands punishment for those responsible and the return of Oschadbank's assets.
Human rights activists demand the removal of Russian Daria Boyarskaya from the OSCE mission due to risks. The organization refused to dismiss the advisor despite her past in the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Seven employees of Oschadbank were detained in Hungary while transporting gold. One of them was forcibly injected with a drug, which led to hospitalization.
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.
EU leaders demand the immediate opening of the fundamentals cluster. Ukraine has already received the full package of conditions for membership in the bloc.
The European Council calls for restrictions on Russia's shadow fleet and banking system. Ukraine is expected to receive the first payment of a 90 billion euro loan in early April.
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.
Hungary and Slovakia are blocking a loan to Ukraine, demanding a solution to the Druzhba oil pipeline issue. Costa stated that Budapest has alternative supply routes.
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.
