Orban accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 26, 2026 at 05:08 AM

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been halted since January 27th, allegedly due to Russian strikes. Orban claims Ukraine is deliberately delaying the pipeline's reopening, imposing an "oil blockade," and has stationed soldiers at key Hungarian energy facilities in response. Ukraine has not responded to the accusations, but has been attacking Russian oil facilities, including the Druzhba pipeline section in Russia. Hungary vetoed a €90bn EU loan to Ukraine over the dispute. The EU states that Hungary and Slovakia are not at risk of oil shortage, as alternative sources, including the Adria pipeline, can cover their needs.

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Anna-Kaisa Itkonen 30% Adria pipeline 35% Croatia 40% European Union ×250% Slovakia ×560% Russia ×470% Druzhba pipeline ×575% Ukraine ×980% Hungary ×985% Viktor Orban ×490%

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