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Ukrainian Strike Disrupts Russian Oil Flow to Hungary

8/18/2025

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A Ukrainian strike on the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted Russian oil deliveries to Hungary, threatening energy security.
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto condemned the attack, reaffirming Hungary's neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.
The incident underscores Hungary's dependence on Russian energy and its tense relations with Ukraine.
Repair efforts are in progress, but the timeline for resuming oil supplies is unclear.

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Story summary

A Ukrainian strike on the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted Russian oil deliveries to Hungary, threatening energy security.
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto condemned the attack, reaffirming Hungary's neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.
The incident underscores Hungary's dependence on Russian energy and its tense relations with Ukraine.
Repair efforts are in progress, but the timeline for resuming oil supplies is unclear.