Summary
Ukraine's Foreign Minister accused Hungary of detaining seven employees of Ukraine's state bank, Oschadbank, in Budapest. These employees were transporting a large sum of money and valuables between Austria and Ukraine. The reasons for their detention are unclear, and Ukraine demands their immediate release.
Key Facts
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister said Hungary detained seven Ukrainian bank employees in Budapest.
- The employees worked for Oschadbank, Ukraine's state savings bank.
- They were transporting $80 million in cash, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold.
- Oschadbank claimed the vehicles were unjustifiably detained and tracked their location in Budapest.
- Hungary has strong relations with Russia and opposes military aid to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian officials accuse Hungary of "state terrorism and racketeering."
- Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Hungary's Prime Minister Orban for blocking European aid to Ukraine.
- Tensions include an issue with the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary.
