Summary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukraine of blocking oil supplies to Hungary by delaying the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline, which had been shut down following Russian strikes. Orbán has deployed soldiers to energy sites in Hungary as a precaution. Despite the pipeline disruption, alternative sources are supplying oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
Key Facts
- Viktor Orbán, Hungary's Prime Minister, accused Ukraine of blocking oil supplies to Hungary.
- The Druzhba pipeline is the main route for Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
- Oil shipments have been stopped since January 27, after Russian attacks closed the pipeline.
- Orbán claims the suspension of oil flow is politically motivated by Ukraine.
- Ukraine's actions have included attacks on Russian oil facilities, impacting oil supplies.
- Hungary is currently not at risk of an oil shortage due to alternative supplies via Croatia.
- Orbán has positioned soldiers at Hungarian energy facilities for protection.
- There has been no immediate response from Ukraine regarding these accusations.
