Moscow and Budapest have confirmed the release of two Ukrainian-Hungarian dual citizens held in Russian captivity, a development announced during a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Wednesday. The move, framed by Moscow as a gesture of goodwill at the request of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, comes … Read more
The ongoing dispute over the Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline, a critical artery for Russian crude oil to reach Europe, has escalated in recent weeks, drawing in accusations and counter-accusations between Hungary and Ukraine. The situation, already complicated by the war in Ukraine, has prompted calls for greater transparency and a joint investigation into the damage … Read more
Ukraine Accuses Hungarian Foreign Minister of Misrepresenting Details of Embassy Meeting Kyiv has refuted statements made by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó regarding a recent meeting between an envoy from the Hungarian embassy in Kyiv and Ukrainian officials. The dispute centers on the resumption of Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, with Ukraine alleging … Read more
London, United Kingdom – A dispute over Russian oil transit is escalating tensions between Hungary and its European partners, as Budapest resists pressure to facilitate the delivery of diesel fuel to Ukraine. The situation, stemming from the shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline, has prompted a sharp response from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, while … Read more