US EditionWar of Words Escalates Between Budapest Brussels and Kyiv Following the Latest Druzhba Oil Pipeline Attacks
Ukraine's drone strikes on the Druzhba pipeline halted oil supply to Hungary and Slovakia, intensifying diplomatic tensions linked to Hungary's EU and NATO opposition, officials said.
- On August 25, 2025, Hungary warned Ukraine to stop interfering with its energy supply following attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline delivering Russian oil to Central Europe.
- Ukrainian forces struck the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline on August 13, 18 and 21, with drones hitting parts serving Europe in recent weeks.
- The two ministers traded sharp public statements as Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Zelensky threatened Hungary on its national holiday and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha replied on X, `Hungary's energy security is in your own hands`.
- A blaze at the pipeline forced Russia to halt pumping, last stopped on Friday, suspending oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia as both foreign ministers complained to the European Commission and Viktor Orbán wrote to U.S. President Donald Trump.
- On August 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said friendship with Hungary now depends on Budapest's stance, highlighting Hungary's refusal to send weapons to Kiev and criticism of Brussels sanctions.
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Hungary Denounced Ukraine’s Attacks on a Major Oil Pipeline - teleSUR English
Hungary has issued a warning to Ukraine to cease interfering with its energy supply from Russia following attacks by Kiev on a crucial pipeline that delivers oil to Central Europe. RELATED: Russia Open to Being Flexible on Trump’s Peace Deal Proposals with Ukraine Ukrainian forces have targeted the Soviet-era Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline three times this month, provoking strong reactions from both Hungary and neighboring Slovakia. The pipeline’…
The President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, hinted at the connection between the attacks by the Ukrainian army on the infrastructure of the friendship oil pipeline and Hungary's promise not to allow Ukraine into the EU.
The debate between Kiev and Budapest refers to Ukrainian attacks on the Drjub oil pipeline, which feeds Hungary, as well as the opposition of Budapest towards the start of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations, writes Kyiv Independent and Reuters. Kievul and...
Kyiv and Budapest trade barbs over attacks on Druzhba oil pipeline infrastructure in Russia
At a press conference in Kyiv on August 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted that strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline were linked to Hungary’s refusal to back his country’s bid to join the European Union. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó responded in a Facebook post, accusing Ukraine of “violating energy security” and saying the strikes could be regarded “as a violation of sovereignty.” “The war, to which we have no connec…
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andri Síbiha responded to his statement of approval from Budapest, Peter Szijjarto, who asked President Volodimir Zelenski to "stop threats to Hungary" regarding the situation around the Drjujba oil pipeline, reports Ukraine Pravda.
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