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Zelenskiy Slams Orban Over Blocked €90 Billion Aid Package

3/6/2026

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Zelenskiy Criticizes Orban

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for blocking a €90 billion EU aid package.
The veto heightens tensions as Ukraine relies on foreign financial support amid war.
Zelenskiy threatened to disclose Orban's contact information to Ukrainian forces.
Hungary's stance may reflect upcoming elections, with Orban using the war as a campaign focus.
Slovakia has refused emergency electricity requests from Ukraine until the Druzhba pipeline oil flows.

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Sybiha Accuses Hungary

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary of detaining seven employees of Ukraine's state savings bank while transporting cash from Austria to Ukraine.
The claim followed Orban's statement that Hungary would use 'political and financial tools' to pressure Ukraine to reopen the Druzhba pipeline for Russian oil.
Sybiha said the employees' whereabouts were unknown and called Hungary's action 'state terrorism and racketeering'.
The incident highlighted escalating tensions between Ukraine and Hungary.

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Zelenskiy Criticizes Orban

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for blocking a €90 billion EU aid package.
The veto heightens tensions as Ukraine relies on foreign financial support amid war.
Zelenskiy threatened to disclose Orban's contact information to Ukrainian forces.
Hungary's stance may reflect upcoming elections, with Orban using the war as a campaign focus.
Slovakia has refused emergency electricity requests from Ukraine until the Druzhba pipeline oil flows.

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