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In March 2026, a significant dispute emerged between Ukraine and Hungary over the transit of Russian oil. Hungary issued a three-day ultimatum for Ukraine to restore the flow of oil through the Druzhba pipeline. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to restart the pipeline, stating that necessary repairs would require approximately a month and a half to complete.
The impasse has escalated into a broader diplomatic row, with Hungary leveraging its position within the European Union. Budapest has declared it will block any new EU sanctions packages against Russia until Ukraine resumes the oil transit. This stance has placed the EU institutions in a mediating position between the conflicting positions of Kyiv and Budapest.
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Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure while refusing to restore Russian oil pipeline to HungaryUkrainian forces have launched drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure, including an oil refinery and a gas tanker. Concurrently, Hungary has demanded Ukraine restore the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline within three days, a demand Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refused. These actions represent coordinated Ukrainian efforts to disrupt Russian energy exports while resisting pressure to facilitate them for European allies.
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