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Hungary halts gas exports to Ukraine, ties resupply to Druzhba oil restart

politicsMar 25, 202678

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary will halt gas deliveries to Ukraine and will only resume them after crude transit via the Druzhba pipeline is restored. The Druzhba line carries Russian oil and its flows have been interrupted, which Kyiv and the EU attribute to Russian strikes. The move tightens pressure on Ukraine's energy supplies and complicates European coordination on support for Kyiv. It also highlights Orbán's pro-Russian posture ahead of a tough reelection, coming as Donald Trump publicly backed him.

Key Highlights

Hungary halts gas exports to Ukraine until Druzhba oil transit resumes.
Druzhba pipeline crude flows interrupted, Kyiv and the EU blame Russian strikes.
Orbán faces a tough reelection while receiving public support from Donald Trump.