Hungary says it will phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine over Druzhba oil dispute
The Facts
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary will gradually phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine.
- Orbán tied the gas decision to the restoration of Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
- The Druzhba pipeline carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia.
- Ukrainian officials have said the Druzhba pipeline was damaged by Russian drone or airstrikes.
- Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of deliberately obstructing Russian oil deliveries through the pipeline.
- Hungary and Slovakia have exemptions from the European Union allowing them to keep buying Russian oil.
- Hungary says its gas exports to Ukraine are important to Ukraine's energy needs.
Context
Why is Hungary threatening to cut gas deliveries to Ukraine?
Orbán said the move is meant to pressure Ukraine over the Druzhba pipeline dispute and to protect Hungary's energy supply until Russian oil deliveries resume Daily Mail ANSA.it Українська ….
What is the Druzhba pipeline dispute about?
The pipeline carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia, and Ukrainian officials say it was damaged by Russian strikes, while Hungarian and Slovak leaders say Ukraine is holding up the flow Daily Mail ANSA.it ANSA.it.
How important are Hungary's gas deliveries to Ukraine?
The AP reported that Hungarian natural gas exports play a key role in meeting Ukraine's energy needs, and Le Monde likewise described the gas deliveries as significant in the context of the dispute Daily Mail Le Monde.
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