EU, Ukraine and Hungary

Hungary's FM condemns Ukraine’s bill to suspend Russian energy transit, says his country will block Kyiv's EU accession
Ukraine had already decided not to renew its gas transit deal with Russia beyond Dec. 31, 2024, but continues to allow Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline under a contract valid until the end of 2029.
Hungary hints it might block Ukraine's EU path over energy transit cut-off
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has furiously reacted to a bill registered in the Ukrainian parliament that proposes a ban on Russian oil and gas transit during martial law.
Hungary’s Szijjártó: Ukraine’s EU bid at risk If Russian gas stops
In a Facebook post, Szijjártó commented on the bill No. 12380, which proposes banning the transit of Russian oil and gas through Ukraine during martial law. “In this regard, I must respectfully remind our Ukrainian colleagues that there are rights and obligations.
Ukraine says ready to fill Hungary's place in EU, NATO if it chooses Russian blocs
If the Hungarian side prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and the United States, it should acknowledge this openly,’ argues Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı
War in Ukraine: The end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine puts Europe under strain
The contract between Kyiv and Moscow for the transit of Russian gas expires January 1. This historic event is a source of tension, as Slovakia and Hungary, which are particularly dependent on Russian supplies,
Central Europe gas flows adjusted after Ukraine transit ends
Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall, data from network operators showed on Monday.
Hungary threatens to block Ukraine's EU accession over suspension of Russian energy transit
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Foreign Minister, has threatened to block Ukraine's accession to the European Union in response to the registration of draft law No. 12380 in the Ukrainian parliament, which would ban the transit of Russian oil and gas through Ukraine during martial law.

Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine Offers To Replace Hungary in NATO
Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary over the war with Russia and the expired gas transit deal continue to increase online.
Ukraine Switches From Russian To U.S. Gas
The historic first marks a milestone in Washington’s bid to replace Russia as Europe’s top source of natural gas.
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