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- On March 11, a Hungarian delegation led by Gabor Czepek entered Ukraine under Schengen visa-free rules to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
- On March 5, Hungarian authorities seized two Oschadbank vehicles carrying 35 million euros, and employees were released on March 6 amid money laundering concerns.
- The Druzhba pipeline has been out of operation since late January, with Ukrainian officials blaming a Russian strike and Budapest and Bratislava accusing Kyiv of halting transit.
- The decision has prompted calls about cross-border financial-security risks as Orban's government said the seizure was driven by concerns about possible money laundering.
- Zoltan Kovacs said on March 11 that the mission will 'push for the rapid restoration of oil transit to Hungary,' and will hold talks with Ukraine's energy authorities and an EU representative.
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Hungarian delegation enters Ukraine, heads to Druzhba oil pipeline, Kyiv says group has no official status
A Hungarian delegation led by Energy Ministry State Secretary Gábor Czepek has traveled to Kyiv for talks on restarting the Druzhba oil pipeline and to assess the line’s current condition, Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs said on X. He added the team includes an oil industry specialist, a senior government official with international experience, and an energy market analyst. Speaking at the Zahony border crossing before departure, Cz…
Ukraine stops Hungary cash route, calls delegation tourists
Ukrainian banks are reconsidering their cash transport routes through Central Europe after Hungary seized a cash convoy; meanwhile, Ukraine says the Hungarian team sent to examine the Druzhba oil pipeline has no official status, meaning Kyiv considers them “tourists”, not a delegation.
Ukraine does not recognise the delegation sent by the Hungarian government to inspect the conduct of Drjujba, claiming that the group has no official status and that its members have entered the country "as tourists". The team, led by the Hungarian State Secretary for Energy...
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