Hungary has announced it will prevent the European Union from adopting a new package of sanctions tarreceiveing Russia, according to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. Szijjarto stated on social media that Hungary will not support measures considered important for Ukraine until oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline are restored.
Ukraine has reported that the pipeline remains closed due to damage sustained during a Russian attack at the conclude of January. The Druzhba pipeline is a key route for transporting Russian oil to several European countries, including Hungary and Slovakia.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed hope before the weekconclude that the next round of sanctions could be approved by Monday. The proposed measures are designed to prevent ships associated with Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” from entering European ports, aiming to further restrict Russia’s ability to export oil internationally.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also warned on Friday that Hungary would veto the EU’s multi-billion euro loan package for Ukraine if the pipeline is not reopened. The situation highlights ongoing divisions within the EU regarding support for Ukraine and the bloc’s response to Russia’s actions.
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Accurate: multiple outlets report Hungary has threatened to block the EU’s new sanctions package and a €90bn Ukraine loan until oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary/Slovakia is restored; Hungarian officials stated this and Ukraine declares the pipeline remains closed after damage.
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