Hungary
The leader of the Tisza party, Péter Magyar, is initiating a meeting with Zelenskyy in Berehove. He proposes expanding the rights of the Hungarian minority to restart relations.
Péter Magyar will discuss the unblocking of billions of euros for Hungary in Brussels. Budapest risks losing 10 billion euros due to a deadline in August.
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not accept the parliamentary mandate in order to reorganize Fidesz. A journalist suggests his relocation to the USA as a refuge due to the loss of immunity.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports on the loss of control by Sergey Kiriyenko over political processes. The FSB power bloc is taking over the management of Russia's digital environment.
At the summit in Cyprus, readiness to start negotiations in the coming months was announced. Zelenskyy rejected associate membership, demanding full membership.
Brussels opposed Bosnia's agreement with AAFS Infrastructure and Energy without a tender. This threatens a conflict with the US due to the interests of Trump's people.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that foreign special services allegedly coordinated to change the government. In his opinion, Ukraine and the EU had a direct interest in Orbán's defeat.
Hungary's new government will change its defense strategy to receive €16. 2 billion in EU loans. The European Commission has already started negotiations with Péter Magyar's team.
The President of Ukraine plans to invite the new Hungarian government to Kyiv next month. Diplomats from both countries are preparing the format for future negotiations.
The MOL Group confirmed the receipt of raw materials at the Fényeslitke and Budkovce stations. Oil transit through the pipeline resumed after an almost three-month break.
Oil transit to the EU has resumed as planned. The crude oil is already heading to MOL's refineries in Hungary and Slovakia via the Ukrainian section of the pipeline.
The President warned of the danger of delaying aid to Ukraine and delaying the supply of air defense systems. The EU loan of 90 billion euros is critical for the country's survival.
The President of Ukraine expects a constructive position from Budapest and is ready for dialogue. The meeting will take place after the formation of the new Hungarian government.
The expert explained Budapest's and Bratislava's dependence on cheap raw materials from Russia. Refusing supplies requires expensive modernization of factories and time.
Political scientist Rejterovich predicts a transition from ultimatums to a pragmatic dialogue between Ukraine and Hungary after Orbán's departure from power. Péter Magyar promises not to block aid and EU accession.
Marta Kos stated her readiness to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine. Progress depends on the decisions of the EU Council and the pace of internal reforms.
The spokesman for the German government announced the possibility of providing funds after an amendment to the EU budget. The procedure requires Hungary's consent and will be completed this Thursday.
EU ambassadors have provisionally agreed on a loan to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Final approval is expected on Thursday after the procedures are completed.
Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
Repair of the oil pipeline after the Russian attack has been completed. Supplies of Russian crude will begin within hours on Wednesday or Thursday.
Ukrtransnafta has started filling the pipeline after the completion of repairs. The transit of Russian oil to Slovakia will resume on Thursday morning.
Repair work on the Ukrainian section of the oil pipeline was completed on April 21. The company canceled force majeure and is resuming supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
Oil transportation will begin on the afternoon of April 22 after repairs are completed. MOL has submitted applications for supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
EU permanent representatives will consider the last technical amendment for the launch of the loan to Ukraine. The issue has been put on the agenda without discussion due to the agreement of the states.
EU ambassadors plan to approve a loan to Ukraine on Wednesday after Hungary lifts its veto. The money will arrive in May, provided the Druzhba oil pipeline resumes operation.
Péter Magyar doubts the details of the case regarding the disappearance of $75 million and Oschadbank's gold. The politician says he will have "more important" questions for Zelenskyy.
The French President hopes for swift EU loan approval after a change of government in Hungary. Donald Tusk emphasized Péter Magyar's pro-European stance.
Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to secure a €90 billion loan from the EU. The President expects Hungary to unblock the financing.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.