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The Hungarian government is reportedly attempting to pressure Ukraine by obstructing EU decision-making processes, following failed energy-related countermeasures. This strategy is casting increasing uncertainty over the future of the 'Friendship' pipeline.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico has followed through on his threat, stopping emergency power supplies to Ukraine until the Friendship oil pipeline is restarted. This move mirrors a stance previously hinted at by Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán.
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has launched an investigation into Mol Nyrt following reports that several executives sold shares worth 1.5 billion forints after Russian oil supply through the Friendship pipeline halted.
The Hungarian FM was explaining why Hungary would be blocking all EU decisions benefiting Ukraine until the transport of Russian oil via the Friendship pipeline resumes. Szijjártó believes that contrary to what Ukraine claims, the pipeline is operational.
The Hungarian PM published his letter to EU Council President Antonio Costa on the dispute around the Friendship pipeline.