Group 1 - Hungary is considering cutting off power and gas exports to Ukraine unless Ukraine resumes Russian oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline [1] - Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of delaying the restart of oil flows for political reasons, leading to a halt in diesel exports to Ukraine [1] - Hungary and Slovakia account for 68% of Ukraine's imported power and about one-third of Ukraine's current gas imports [1] Group 2 - Hungary and Slovakia have requested the European Commission to enforce an exemption allowing them to buy seaborne Russian oil despite EU sanctions [1] - The Slovak government has approved a loan of 250,000 tons to tap into state oil reserves due to halted flows from the Druzhba pipeline [1] - Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been a vocal opponent of Ukraine's EU membership bid, maintaining good relations with Russia [1]
Hungary considers cutting power, gas exports to Ukraine in Russian oil row
Reuters·2026-02-19 11:24