Orbán is blocking all Ukraine initiatives until Kiev restarts flux of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline.
Brussels, obsessed with helping Kiev, is furious at Budapest.
For years now, Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has been the man that Brussels’ Globalist establishment loves to hate – but now it’s getting even worse.
European ministers harshly criticized Hungary today (23), over Budapest’s plan to block the EU’s latest round of sanctions against Russia.
Luxembourg’s FM Bettel complains about Hungary over sanctions block: ‘it’s not FAIR’
‘We usually have to find a checkbook… like a market with them’
‘They block and if they get what they want, they’ll agree’ https://t.co/6OwqmNHybq pic.twitter.com/jfIo0UvTfq
— RT (@RT_com) February 23, 2026
Politico reported:
“The bloc’s top diplomats gathered in Brussels to discuss approving the 20th package of sanctions against Moscow. The EU had hoped to get the package approved in time for Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will head to Kyiv to mark the occasion.
But Budapest vowed in advance to block the measures unless Kyiv allows Russian oil deliveries to continue flowing to Hungary and neighboring Slovakia.”
Zelensky has criticizend, offended and ridiculed Orbán relentlessly in the last few weeks – but now needs him for a series of EU decisions.
Needless to say, Politico’s reporting still insists on Kiev’s absurd narrative that Russia attacked and destroyed its own pipeline.
This is the very same ridiculous notion that they tried to sell the world when the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up – a crime that German police now say was committed by Ukrainians with links to Kiev regime.
Not to be fooled by this nonsense, Hungary and Slovakia claim Kiev intentionally does not restart the pipeline, endangering the countries’ energy security.
Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Szijjarto said Monday they would not change their position on a European Union plan to issue a fresh set of sanctions on Russia until Ukraine resumes oil deliveries to Hungary. pic.twitter.com/Szo8sxATWb
— euronews (@euronews) February 23, 2026
“Hungary is also threatening to block the €90 billion loan agreed by EU leaders in December, which is key to Ukraine’s wartime survival. That’s earned the ire of Ukraine’s allies in the EU.”
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he was “astonished” by Hungary’s stance, as Budapest threatens to block a new package of EU sanctions against Russia and delay Ukraine aid until Russian oil deliveries resume. pic.twitter.com/emztlRnzuH
— euronews (@euronews) February 23, 2026
ORBÁN DRAWS A LINE
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has just escalated the confrontation with Brussels.
In response to Ukraine blocking Russian oil transit into Hungary, Orbán says Hungary — alongside Slovakia — has now:
• Halted diesel shipments to Ukraine
• Vetoed… pic.twitter.com/s34XHQgD97
— Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) February 23, 2026
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ORBÁN FIGHTS BACK: Hungary Blocks $106 Billion EU Loan to Ukraine Until Zelensky Allows Flow of Russian Oil Through Druzhba Pipeline To Resume
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