Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters
Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPVTU0d0RWb0lmNjhiRFlrVjlZaldHNVZqcGVOcDVDQmwtN01HeWxrZlFMMzBhd1V4WnFlY3dHZkhQajFEZExVYjFJRnByVXJZWjNxMmZzaXl3UU45cUZ4UkRxQ2o1OUVPM2UzS002WWx4VFVxWjBJRkRsekEyWXpsYzZzc2t1a3lpVGt0cXJoU05PNlQ4LVgzcUViek5OTmwwdHRyNGlad1FXUWpVcUFmdzFFWWtNSVVENUZv?oc=5" target="_blank">Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Hungary is threatening to block the EU’s 20th round of sanctions against Russia and a major financial package for Ukraine unless Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline are resumed.
Hungary has announced it will block a critical €90 billion European Union loan to Ukraine unless Russian oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline resume.
Hungary has announced the suspension of diesel shipments to Ukraine due to disruptions in Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline.
Hungary will block the adoption of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia until Ukraine repairs the Druzhba pipeline and resumes oil supplies to Hungary.
Hungary will reject the 20th sanctions package submitted to the EU for consideration until Ukraine resumes oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
Hungary said it will block a €90 billion emergency loan for Ukraine as it accused the war-torn country of 'blackmail' over a damaged pipeline used for the transit of Russian oil.
Hungary will block a 90 billion euro ($106bn) EU loan for Ukraine until it resumes oil shipments to the country via the Druzhba pipeline, its foreign minister said on Friday after Budapest said it would tap strategic reserves to tackle a shortage.
Hungary will block the adoption of the European Union's (EU) 20th sanctions package against Russia until Ukraine restarts crude oil deliveries to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said here on Sunday.
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced that Budapest will veto the EU’s 20th sanctions package unless Ukraine restores oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary election, document shows - Reuters
EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary election, document shows Reuters
February 24, 2026 at 01:11 PMHungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage - Reuters
Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage Reuters
February 26, 2026 at 10:37 AMEU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list - Reuters
EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list Reuters
February 23, 2026 at 01:02 PMCroatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters
Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters
February 27, 2026 at 08:15 AMOrban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
February 26, 2026 at 04:08 AMUS expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programs - Reuters
US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programs Reuters
February 25, 2026 at 03:12 PM