Hungary and Slovakia Under Pressure as US and EU Target Russian Energy
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On an official visit to Ukraine, the Finnish President supported President Zelensky's criticism of Russian oil purchases by EU countries. Criticisms previously expressed by Donald Trump in a telephone conversation with several European leaders.
Hungary and Slovakia under pressure as US and EU target Russian energy
Hungary and Slovakia will be squeezed by the US and the EU to drop Russian fossil fuels, a sector expert claims. As pressure from Washington grows, Hungary has signed a long-term gas contract with Shell to complement its Russian supplies.
Hungary Signs Largest-Ever Gas Deal with a Western Supplier
Hungary has signed a historic natural gas agreement with energy giant Shell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced in Milan on Tuesday. Under the deal, Hungary will purchase a total of two billion cubic metres of natural gas over ten years starting in 2026—the largest and longest-term contract the country has ever concluded with a Western supplier. ‘This strengthens energy supply security, as it represents a new source,…
Hungary and Slovakia are in dire straits now that Europe is reducing its energy ties with Russia at Donald Trump's request. The two countries are devoted to Moscow, but Europe is tired of its blackmail.


North American President Donald Trump said early in September that Russian oil purchases by European countries during a telephone conversation with European leaders, according to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. "I think that President Trump has reason when he says that Europe should stop buying Russian oil and gas. Two countries are pointed out: Hungary and Slovakia," Stubb said at a joint press conference with Zelensky. "We are ensuring th…
Hungary Strikes $2 Billion Gas Deal with Shell in Bold Move to Reduce Russian Reliance – EUROP INFO
Hungary has taken a significant step to reduce its reliance on Russian energy by entering into a $2 billion gas supply agreement with global energy company Shell. This landmark deal marks the country’s first major move toward diversifying its natural gas sources amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns in Europe. As Budapest seeks alternatives to Moscow, the partnership with Shell underlines Hungary’s commitment to securin…
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