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.
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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.
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