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‘This Cannot Continue’: Orbán’s Ukraine Loan Block Sets Up EU Showdown

According to Politico, EU capitals are preparing for a reckoning with Budapest once the election is over – setting up a high-stakes test of unity as the bloc scrambles to sustain support for Ukraine.

By Alisa Orlova

March 19, 2026

Hungary

JD Vance Eyes Hungary Trip to Support Viktor Orban Ahead of Election

A potential visit by JD Vance to Hungary could bolster Viktor Orban’s reelection bid as he faces a strong challenge from Peter Magyar and escalates anti-Ukraine messaging before the vote.

By Kyiv Post

March 18, 2026

Hungary

EU Backs Calls for Druzhba Pipeline Repairs as Ukraine Accepts Support Offer

Tensions between Kyiv and Hungary and Slovakia have risen over a pipeline outage in Ukraine that supplies both countries — the only EU states still importing Russian oil.

By TVP World

March 18, 2026

Ukraine

EU to Help Reopen Blocked ‘Druzhba’ Pipeline in Ukraine

Landlocked Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of deliberately delaying reopening the Druzhba pipeline, which Kyiv says was damaged by Russian strikes in January.

By AFP

March 17, 2026

Ukraine

Navigating the Strait of Budapest

EU Tiptoes Around Orban’s Anti-Ukraine Blocking Tactics

By Euractiv

March 17, 2026

War in Ukraine

Slovakia Formally Pulls Out of Emergency Energy Pact with Ukraine

Ukrenergo said its Slovak counterpart has notified it that the countries’ mutual agreement will end in May, as a dispute over Russian oil that flows through the Druzhba pipeline deepens.

By Sophie Watson

March 16, 2026

Zelensky

Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Work With Any Hungarian Leader ‘Who Is Not Putin’s Ally’

The President’s remarks come amid a heated political contest in Hungary that could reshape Budapest’s stance toward Ukraine.

By Korbinian Leo Kramer

Updated: March 15, 2026

Europe

Hungary Set for Pre-Election Showdown amid Foreign Meddling Concerns

Facing an unprecedented challenge to his 16-year-rule, Orban has accused the EU and Ukraine of helping the opposition.

By AFP

March 15, 2026

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Hungary

Hungary Returns ‘Damaged’ Armored Trucks After Seizing Ukrainian Bank Convoy

Oschadbank said Thursday it had taken receipt of two vehicles and the belongings of the seven Ukrainian nationals detained near Budapest last week. The bank’s assets remain in Hungary.

By Olena Hrazhdan

March 12, 2026

Ukraine

Insults Dominate Ukraine Media Reaction to Dramatic Video by Hungary’s Orbán

Ukraine’s normally staid newswriting class lampooned the Hungarian leader’s Facebook claim that Kyiv’s assassins are targeting him and his family. The nicer outlets called him a Moscow stooge.

By Stefan Korshak

March 12, 2026

Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Armored Vehicles, Cash Still in Custody

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Europe

Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Armored Vehicles, Cash Still in Custody

Hungarian authorities have begun the return of two armored vehicles seized from Ukraine’s Oschadbank, while the cash and gold shipment remains confiscated by government decree.

By Olena Hrazhdan

March 12, 2026

Hungary

EU Commission Says It Is Reviewing NBU Letter on Oschadbank Detention

The EU Commission confirmed it received a letter from NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi urging Brussels to examine Hungary’s actions, adding that the issues raised are now “under review.”

By Olena Hrazhdan

March 12, 2026

Ukraine

Oschadbank Courier Hospitalized After Hungary Seized $82M Cash Convoy

One of the Ukrainian couriers detained by Hungarians during the seizure of $82 million in cash and gold was hospitalized after what officials described as a brutal interrogation.

By Yuliia Zavadska

March 12, 2026