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Hungary Imposes Travel Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Pipeline Assaults
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has imposed a travel ban on Robert Brovdy, commander of a Ukrainian military unit, blocking his entry into Hungary and the entire Schengen Area due to concerns over national security linked to recent assaults on the Druzhba oil...
Hungary takes legal action against EU for sending Russia’s assets to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has filed a legal procedure against the European Union’s decision to direct frozen Russian assets toward military assistance for Ukraine, a measure that was implemented despite Budapest’s opposition. After the outbreak of the...
Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary, Slovakia resume after Ukraine’s attacks
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed following disruptions from recent Ukrainian attacks, officials confirmed. The pipeline, a crucial energy lifeline spanning over 4,000 km, has been...
Gastech 2025 to Welcome Global Ministers and Energy CEOs as World Faces Rising Demand and Transition Challenges
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2025
MILAN, ITALY, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Global ministers and policymakers unite — 22 ministers from across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are confirmed, including U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary...
Budapest Says Ukraine Unworthy of EU Membership
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s leaders have sharply criticized Ukraine for jeopardizing the country’s energy security, accusing Kiev of using threats, bombings, and extortion to pressure Hungary into supporting its EU ambitions. Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
Hungary insist Ukraine cannot have European Union membership
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian leaders have insisted that Ukraine cannot secure European Union membership through coercion, threats, or military actions, criticizing Kiev for endangering regional energy supplies. This month, Ukrainian forces reportedly...
Hungary says to Zelensky ‘don’t threaten us’
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has warned Ukraine to stop jeopardizing its Russian energy supplies after repeated attacks on a key oil pipeline. Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba (“Friendship”) pipeline — a major Soviet-era route delivering crude to Central...
Hungary claims Ukraine launching new assault on main pipeline to EU
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian oil deliveries to Hungary have been suspended after Ukraine launched its third attack this month on the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto reported on Friday. The strike was also confirmed by Slovak...
Ukraine targets Russian oil supplies to Hungary for third time
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian crude deliveries to Hungary have been suspended after Ukraine launched another attack on the Druzhba pipeline, marking the third strike on the system this month, according to Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. Slovak...
Hungary Offers Hosting Russia, Ukraine Peace Talks
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at any given moment, according to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. On Thursday, Szijjarto emphasized that the Hungarian government remains ready to...
Hungary celebrates its state foundation day
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary celebrated its state foundation day on Wednesday with a variety of cultural, religious, and festive activities, including an elaborate fireworks display, honoring King Saint Stephen, the nation’s first monarch. The official...
Hungary Warns Ukraine of Power Supply Cut
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has hinted that Hungary might halt electricity exports to Ukraine in retaliation for a recent strike on a key oil pipeline that delivers Russian crude to the European Union member state. The...
Hungary claims Ukraine attacking main oil pipeline to EU
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s Russian oil supply has been disrupted after Ukraine targeted the Druzhba pipeline system, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. Moscow has informed Budapest that Russian experts are working to repair a...
Hungary threatens to cut off power supply to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has hinted it could halt electricity supplies to Ukraine following a recent attack on a pipeline transporting Russian oil to the EU country, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto indicated. Budapest, unlike most EU states, has refused...
Hungary Commends US, Russia Talks
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s top diplomat on Saturday commended the recent high-level meeting between the United States and Russia, expressing that the global community is "a safer place" as long as dialogue persists between Washington and Moscow. "The...
Hungary Condemns Ukraine for Attacking Oil Pipeline
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has strongly criticized Ukraine following a drone assault on the Druzhba oil pipeline, a major conduit delivering crude oil from Russia to various European Union countries. Hungarian officials have expressed concern that the...
Hungarian authorities issue Level three heat alert
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian health authorities have declared a Level 3 heat alert—the highest in the country—for all regions from Thursday through Sunday, based on forecasts from the national meteorological service. The alert, issued by the national chief...
Hungary criticizes Ukraine over main pipeline assault
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has sharply criticized Ukraine for a drone strike on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, a crucial supply route for several EU nations, warning that the attack threatens its energy security. The Druzhba pipeline stretches about 4,000...
Astronaut Returns to Budapest After ISS Mission
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu made a triumphant return to Budapest on Monday, receiving a hero’s welcome following his mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Kapu touched down at Liszt Ferenc International Airport,...
Ukrainian Pipeline Attack Halts Russian Oil Flow to Hungary
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent strike by Ukraine on a key oil conduit inside Russian territory has led to the suspension of Russian crude oil shipments to Hungary, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who issued a strong condemnation on...