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Hungary Threatens Gas Exports Over Ukraine Oil Dispute

2/19/2026

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Hungary is considering halting power and gas exports to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes Russian oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline, according to Viktor Orban's chief of staff.
Hungary and Slovakia, reliant on Russian oil, accuse Ukraine of delaying repairs for political reasons.
Both Hungary and Slovakia suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after a Russian attack on the Druzhba pipeline.
The European Commission has called an emergency meeting to address the dispute.

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Hungary is considering halting power and gas exports to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes Russian oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline, according to Viktor Orban's chief of staff.
Hungary and Slovakia, reliant on Russian oil, accuse Ukraine of delaying repairs for political reasons.
Both Hungary and Slovakia suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after a Russian attack on the Druzhba pipeline.
The European Commission has called an emergency meeting to address the dispute.