Lukoil Loophole: Kyiv and Budapest Reach Oil Transit Agreement
Ukraine will continue to allow Russian oil through its territory at a higher price, provided Hungary buys the commodity before it enters the country.
Ukraine will continue to allow Russian oil through its territory at a higher price, provided Hungary buys the commodity before it enters the country.
The conservative government’s initiative has stirred up European politics.
At a time when many intellectuals were loyal leftists, one Spanish poet honored the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution.
If Brussels “wants us to let them in, we will let them in—put them on the bus, and drop them off in front of Ursula von der Leyen’s office,” a Fidesz spokesman said.
The Czech minister suggests using his own country to transport the gas.
Hungary responds “We have been pursuing the same policy since 2015: borders must be protected.”
The country has spent €2 billion to protect the EU’s borders—but has not received any financial contribution in return.
Budapest accused Eurocrats of launching a politically motivated attack and highlighted similar practices by other EU states.
MEP Balázs Győrffy resigned from all positions after admitting to hitting a woman on Thursday night.
After being accused of enabling Russian spies, Hungary emphasized its track record of protecting national and Schengen security to Brussels.
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