Daily brief
Hungary has moved to restrict and threatened to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stating the halt will continue until Ukraine restarts oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline. The move follows a series of similar threats and actions reported over recent days.
A Pentagon review is reportedly considering diverting some military aid intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, while U.S. senators are drafting legislation to sanction Hungary for obstructing aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials warn of a looming financial catastrophe, stating the country requires $52 billion in external financing for 2026 as Western aid remains at risk.
A Ukrainian military intelligence source claims Russia plans to create an energy crisis in Europe to force a rollback of sanctions.
Iceland and Norway have joined the EU's satellite initiative IRIS2, a project seen as a competitor to Starlink.