Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
All Coverage
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has intensified tensions with Ukraine and the European Union by threatening additional retaliatory measures amid a dispute over stalled Russian oil deliveries.
EU leaders strongly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for vetoing a vital €90-billion ($103 billion) loan to Ukraine, accusing him of weaponizing EU decision-making to boost his chances in Hungary's upcoming April election.
Top EU officials announced they are offering financial and technical support to Ukraine to repair the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, aiming to resolve a dispute between Ukraine and Hungary.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Ukraine's draft law on EU loan pact seeks funds of $104 billion - Reuters
Ukraine's draft law on EU loan pact seeks funds of $104 billion Reuters
May 28, 2026 at 03:35 AMBelarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation - Reuters
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation Reuters
May 25, 2026 at 05:15 PMRussian-led economic union considers suspending Armenia over EU ambitions - Reuters
Russian-led economic union considers suspending Armenia over EU ambitions Reuters
May 29, 2026 at 04:59 PMRussia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
May 22, 2026 at 07:40 PMLavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military - Reuters
Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military Reuters
May 25, 2026 at 06:53 PMRosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
May 23, 2026 at 11:34 PM