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Vance Criticizes Ukraine Amid Hungary's Election Tensions

4/10/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukraine's Prime Minister for making "scandalous" comments about Viktor Orban during a visit to Budapest ahead of Hungary's April 12 elections.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of disrupting Russian oil flows to influence the election.
Ukraine says the pipeline damage resulted from a Russian drone attack.
The European Commission plans to address Vance's comments through diplomatic channels.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukraine's Prime Minister for making "scandalous" comments about Viktor Orban during a visit to Budapest ahead of Hungary's April 12 elections.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of disrupting Russian oil flows to influence the election.
Ukraine says the pipeline damage resulted from a Russian drone attack.
The European Commission plans to address Vance's comments through diplomatic channels.