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Orbán Offers EU Loan Lift If Pipeline Repair Feasible

2/26/2026

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán proposed a 'fact-finding mission' on the Druzhba pipeline, halted since January after a drone strike.
He said he could lift Hungary's veto on a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine if the assessment proves the pipeline is repairable.
Orbán argues Ukraine delays repairs for political leverage.
EU leaders seek a compromise to avoid a legal confrontation as Hungary's April elections approach.

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán proposed a 'fact-finding mission' on the Druzhba pipeline, halted since January after a drone strike.
He said he could lift Hungary's veto on a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine if the assessment proves the pipeline is repairable.
Orbán argues Ukraine delays repairs for political leverage.
EU leaders seek a compromise to avoid a legal confrontation as Hungary's April elections approach.