Contents tagged with Hungary
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Russia halts oil supplies to Hungary after Ukrainian strike on Druzhba pipeline
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said Russia has suspended oil deliveries to Hungary following a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a pipeline - “likely referring to the Druzhba pipeline,” he added . He said Russian authorities are working to restore supplies.
“Ukraine again attacked the oil pipeline leading to Hungary, interrupting supplies. This latest blow to our energy security is outrageous and unacceptable!”
“Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin told me that …
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Radar units stolen from MiG-29 fighter jets at a Hungarian air base
An extraordinary incident unfolded at the Kecskemét military air base in Hungary: unidentified individuals stole parts from decommissioned MiG-29 fighters, the outlet Blikk reports.
The theft happened two weeks ago, but word of it has only now leaked to the media. The perpetrators knew exactly what they were after: they took components from the radar bay located beneath the MiG-29’s nose cone.
“Several questions arise about the incident, in particular how they entered a heavily guarded area …
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Slovakia signals support for EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, seeks economic safeguards
Slovakia's Foreign Minister, Juraj Blanar, has expressed his readiness to support the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia. This comes following comments by his Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szijjarto, who stated that both Hungary and Slovakia are against the new round of anti-Russian measures.
On the evening of June 23, Blanar said that the Slovak government assesses each sanctions package by considering whether these restrictions could harm Slovakia's national economy. "Negotiations are …
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Hungary and Slovakia challenge EU's plan to phase out Russian energy imports
In a high-stakes meeting of EU energy ministers, Hungary and Slovakia threw a wrench into the European Commission's (EC) plan to phase out Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced this development during a press briefing streamed live on Facebook.
Szijjártó dubbed the proposed strategy the "von der Leyen–Zelensky plan," emphasizing that it jeopardizes Hungary's energy supply. He warned it could halt electricity exports to Ukraine, which receives …
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Hungary's covert intelligence operations in Ukraine: espionage scandal threatens fragile ties with Kyiv
For the first time in Ukraine's history, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence spy network operating in Zakarpattia. Experts believe that Budapest is no longer concealing its interests, prompting inquiries into the implications of this exposure.
On Friday, May 9, the Security Service of Ukraine announced the unprecedented exposure of a Hungarian military intelligence network in Zakarpattia region.
According to investigators, the network's …
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Hungarian FM: Ukrainian drone strike disrupts Russian oil flow via Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline operations were suspended following an attack by Ukrainian drones. According to Szijjártó, repair works are currently underway, and crude oil supplies from Russia to Hungary are expected to resume later today, reports Telex.
He noted that the attack had damaged one of the pipeline’s measuring stations and mentioned his conversation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who confirmed that transit …
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Hungarian government faces backlash over controversial Facebook post on Ukraine's EU aspirations
A recent post on the Hungarian government's official Facebook page stirred up controversy after declaring that keeping Ukraine alive "should not happen". However, it was soon taken down, reports Magyar Hang.
During a speech at the opening of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's image and excerpts from his speech were shared in a post by the government. "The European Union wants to keep Ukraine alive, it will fund the million-strong Ukrainian army, and …
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Orban vetoes EU's Ukraine support statement amid tensions over peace deal
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban has blocked the conclusions of the European Council summit regarding support for Ukraine and the establishment of a fair peace agreement, which includes reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
Hungary's position left the communiqué out of the official summit conclusions, even though 26 of the 27 European Union member states backed the conclusions at the March 6 meeting, reports Suspilne.
Slovakia voted in favor after an agreement to address the "need to …
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Hungarian Foreign Minister accuses Europe of undermining Trump's peace plan in Ukraine conflict
In a statement issued following a crucial meeting in Washington, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó raised concerns with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Europe's strategic stance on the war in Ukraine, reported the Hungarian news outlet Telex.
Following their talks, Szijjártó commended the U.S. administration for its steadfast position amidst "conflicts and challenges" to prevent the continuation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Szijjártó revealed that Rubio …
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Orban’s son-in-law considers buying Raiffeisen's Russian arm amid controversial talks
In a potential shake-up in the banking world, Hungarian millionaire Istvan Tiborcz might be setting his sights on acquiring the Russian division of Austrian banking group Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI), reports the Austrian newspaper Der Standard, citing unnamed sources.
While Der Standard refers to the rumors as "wild whispers from banking circles," they acknowledge the presence of "serious negotiations" between RBI and Tiborcz. Representatives from the Russian Central Bank and the …