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Orban blocks €54 million aid to Ukraine, citing Russian oil
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has refused a new loan of 90 billion forints (approximately $276k) intended as emergency relief funds and other assistance packages due in March because he insists on the continuation of Russia's "Druzhba" oil pipeline through Ukraine, which EU leaders deem unacceptable.
Key Points
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1Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking a €90 million loan to Ukraine, citing the need for Russian oil through the Danube River.
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2European leaders have criticized Hungary's stance as unacceptable and unyielding in their opposition. EU officials are awaiting results of Hungarian parliamentary elections before considering further action or loans.
Developments
[Mar 20, 09:54]
Orban's blocking of the loan to Ukraine drew sharp criticism from European leaders (Rtvslo.si).
[Mar 19, 17:16]
Other EU and NATO leadership figures remained unyielding in their opposition despite Orbán's blockage of the €50 million aid package to Ukraine (Sita.sk). Note discrepancy between headline amount vs other sources.
[Mar 19, 16:55]
Orbán stated he cares more for Hungary than Ukraine; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called his position unacceptable (Jutarnji.hr).