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Hungary's Gas Halt Risks $1 Billion Loss, Ukraine Stays Secure

3/26/2026

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Georgiy Tykhyi, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, says Hungary risks losing over $1 billion by halting gas to Ukraine.
Tykhyi adds Ukraine's energy security remains intact and alternative gas sources are available.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, announced the suspension of gas shipments until the Druzhba pipeline resumes oil transit.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's elections, reinforcing their alliance amid Orbán's EU stance and Tisza Party challenges.

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Georgiy Tykhyi, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, says Hungary risks losing over $1 billion by halting gas to Ukraine.
Tykhyi adds Ukraine's energy security remains intact and alternative gas sources are available.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, announced the suspension of gas shipments until the Druzhba pipeline resumes oil transit.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's elections, reinforcing their alliance amid Orbán's EU stance and Tisza Party challenges.