Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest

Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary of detaining seven employees of Oschadbank along with a large amount of cash and gold, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary of taking 'hostage' a group of Ukrainian bank employees transporting $40 million and nine kilograms of gold.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary of detaining seven employees of Ukraine's state savings bank while they were transporting cash from Austria back to Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary of detaining seven employees of Oschadbank while they were transporting cash and valuables between Austria and Ukraine.

Hungary's tax authority confirmed the detention of seven individuals and two cash-in-transit vehicles from Austria to Ukraine, pursuing criminal proceedings on suspicion of money laundering. Ukraine demands their immediate release and access to consular services.

Ukraine's foreign minister accused Hungarian authorities of taking seven Ukrainian employees of a state-owned bank hostage and illegally seizing a cash shipment traveling across Hungary. The incident further inflames tensions between the two countries over oil shipments.

Hungary detained seven Ukrainians carrying around $82 million in cash and gold on suspicion of money laundering, as Kyiv accused Budapest of taking bank employees hostage amid a dispute over oil shipments.

Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens and seized two armored vehicles carrying $80 million in cash and gold, citing suspicions of money laundering. Ukraine condemned the act as 'state banditism' and demanded the immediate release of its citizens and property.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in Hungary’s upcoming elections, alleging coordination with the EU and opposition to disrupt Russian oil shipments, amid rising tensions over the detention of Ukrainian bank employees and seizure of funds.

Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian employees of a state-owned bank and seized two armored vehicles carrying large amounts of cash and gold, leading to a sharp dispute with Kyiv. Ukraine condemned the act as 'state banditism' and demanded the immediate release of its citizens and property.

Hungary's Viktor Orbán seeks to drum up votes by downplaying Ukraine, as tensions escalate over the detention of seven Ukrainian bank employees and seizure of funds, with Orbán accusing Ukraine of threatening Hungary and considering stopping shipments through its territory.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40 million.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Hungarian authorities of taking seven employees of Ukraine's state savings bank, Oschadbank, hostage.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Hungarian authorities of taking seven employees of Oschadbank hostage.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of Oschadbank and seizing money and valuables.

Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining seven bank employees and seizing $80 million from armored cars.