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Orbán Under Fire for Blocking Ukraine's €90 Billion Aid

3/20/2026

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Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, faces EU pressure to lift the blockade on a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which is crucial for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Orbán defends his stance by citing the damaged Druzhba pipeline and ongoing ties with Moscow.
Critics, including Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, say he uses Ukraine as a political tool ahead of Hungary's April 12 elections, drawing EU concern.

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Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, faces EU pressure to lift the blockade on a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which is crucial for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Orbán defends his stance by citing the damaged Druzhba pipeline and ongoing ties with Moscow.
Critics, including Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, say he uses Ukraine as a political tool ahead of Hungary's April 12 elections, drawing EU concern.