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Ukrainian Drones Blow Up Key Druzhba Oil Pipeline Site in Russia, Defying Budapest
Hungary’s Prime Minister Orbán wants cheap Russian oil and Kyiv to concede to the Kremlin’s demands. He has threatened to veto EU assistance and cut off power to Ukraine to get his way.
Feb. 23, 2026
Russia
EU Ire as Hungary Stalls New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Sunday that Budapest would veto sanctions until the Druzhba pipeline is re-opened.
Feb. 23, 2026
Ukraine
European Commission Urges Hungary To Respect €90B Ukraine Loan Deal
Brussels presses Budapest to honor a unanimous December commitment as Hungary ties final approval of one of the EU’s largest Ukraine support packages to a dispute over Russian oil transit.
Feb. 21, 2026
Hungary
Hungarian Opposition Slams Orbán Party’s AI Video Showing War ‘Execution’
Hungary’s opposition condemns Fidesz’s AI campaign video showing a girl witnessing her father’s execution, calling it fear-mongering and “soulless manipulation.”
Feb. 20, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Says Ukraine’s EU Membership Would Drag Bloc Into War
Budapest rejects claims that Kyiv is defending Europe and insists the war with Russia is not its responsibility.
Feb. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Reprisals Over Blocked Pipeline
Kyiv says the Druzhba pipeline, which runs from Russia through its territory to Slovakia and Hungary, was shut down after being damaged during a Russian attack near the Ukrainian city of Brody.
Feb. 18, 2026
Russia
Hungary Threatens to Delay EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package
Brussels is racing to finalize new measures before Feb. 24, but Budapest is pushing to remove key Russian figures from the blacklist.
Feb. 17, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Hungary – Europe’s Bulwark Then, Now It’s Ukraine’s Turn
A message of understanding, support, apology, and hope on behalf of the Hungarians who, unlike Viktor Orbán, stand with Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
Hungary Rejects EU Plan to Exclude Ukrainian Men of Military Age From Temporary Protection
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said that even if the EU adopts such a decision, it will not prevent Hungary from granting refugee status to ethnic Hungarians arriving from Ukraine.
July 1, 2026
