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Iran War Renews Pressure on Brussels To Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

Michael Curzon March 10, 2026

Hungary and other critics say EU sanctions on Russian energy risk worsening Europe’s fuel crisis as war in Iran shakes global oil markets.

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico adjusts his headphone during a joint news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 15, 2026.

Slovakia Ready To “Take Over Baton” from Hungary of Blocking €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine

TEC News March 8, 2026

Robert Fico said on Sunday he is prepared to block the European Union’s loan package to Ukraine should Budapest’s position shift after the elections.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) in Kyiv on February 20, 2026, and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attending a meeting at the European Council in Brussels on June 26, 2025.

Former Spokesperson Criticises Zelensky for Threatening Orbán

TEC News March 7, 2026

According to Iuliia Mendel, the Ukrainian leadership’s communication could jeopardise the country’s international support.

Hungary Expels Ukrainians as Cash Seizure Deepens Row With Kyiv

Zoltán Kottász March 6, 2026

Hungarian authorities want to know why two armoured vehicles transported large amounts of cash and gold linked to a Ukrainian state bank through the country.

Zelensky Sparks Fury With Threat Against Orbán

Eszter Balogi March 6, 2026

Hungary and its allies condemn Zelensky’s remarks amid a dispute over a €90 billion EU loan and halted Russian oil flows.

Hungary Outraged as Zelensky Suggests Soldiers Could Target Orbán

Zoltán Kottász March 5, 2026

The row erupted as Hungary blocks a €90 billion EU loan while pressing Kyiv to restore Russian oil flows through Druzhba.

Slovak PM: ‘Satellite Images Show Druzhba Pipeline Fully Operational’

TEC News March 5, 2026

Fico suggested forming an EU-led inspection team to assess the pipeline on-site, with the European Commission supporting the initiative.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó arrives for talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on March 4, 2026.

Budapest Seeks Energy Price Guarantees in Moscow Talks

TEC News / AFP March 4, 2026

Péter Szijjártó discussed long-term energy shipments with Vladimir Putin as Hungary faces mounting pressure from surging global costs and regional supply disruptions.

Hungary “Vindicated” in Ukraine Oil Pipeline Dispute

Michael Curzon March 4, 2026

EU officials accept that Kyiv scored an “own goal” in the row over Russian oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia.

EU Chief to Discuss Energy Security with Ukraine

TEC News / AFP March 3, 2026

PM Orbán of Hungary emphasized that his country will not support Brussels decisions favoring Kyiv while the pipeline dispute continues.

Tag: Hungary

Iran War Renews Pressure on Brussels To Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

Slovakia Ready To “Take Over Baton” from Hungary of Blocking €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine

Former Spokesperson Criticises Zelensky for Threatening Orbán

Hungary Expels Ukrainians as Cash Seizure Deepens Row With Kyiv

Zelensky Sparks Fury With Threat Against Orbán

Hungary Outraged as Zelensky Suggests Soldiers Could Target Orbán

Slovak PM: ‘Satellite Images Show Druzhba Pipeline Fully Operational’

Budapest Seeks Energy Price Guarantees in Moscow Talks

Hungary “Vindicated” in Ukraine Oil Pipeline Dispute

EU Chief to Discuss Energy Security with Ukraine

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