Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressFebruary 25, 2026 at 05:28 PM

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered increased security at critical energy infrastructure sites, alleging Ukraine is planning to disrupt Hungary's energy system. Orban stated intelligence services indicated Kyiv is preparing actions to disrupt operations, citing an existing "oil blockade" as pressure. He announced the deployment of soldiers and increased police patrols around key facilities. This follows accusations from Budapest that Kyiv is deliberately holding back Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, which Ukraine denies, attributing disruptions to a Russian drone attack. Hungary, along with Slovakia, maintains significant Russian energy imports despite the war in Ukraine and has threatened to block EU aid to Kyiv until oil shipments resume. The Druzhba pipeline has been out of commission since January 27.

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Fidesz 30% Kremlin 40% NATO 40% Kyiv ×250% Slovakia ×350% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60% Druzhba pipeline ×360% Russia ×670% European Union ×570% Ukraine ×1080% Hungary ×990% Viktor Orban ×690%

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