Hungary defies EU, threatens veto to Block $106B war loan over Ukraine’s ‘blackmail’ on Russian oil

Hungary has threatened to veto a massive $106 billion EU war loan for Ukraine, linking its support to the reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline. Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Kyiv of blocking Russian oil supplies, while Ukraine says Russian attacks damaged the pipeline.The standoff has sparked outrage across the EU, with Germany, Poland, and EU leaders criticizing Budapest’s position. As tensions rise, the dispute could reshape EU unity, sanctions on Russia, and future aid to Ukraine.