Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply criticised Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that Ukraine is blocking a vital oil pipeline and putting pressure on Hungary and Slovakia.
Orbán claims Hungarian experts were not allowed to check on the pipeline
In a video posted on Facebook, Orbán said the country was experiencing the 19th day of what he described as an “Ukrainian oil blockade”. According to the Hungarian leader, the Ukrainian president has kept the pipeline closed despite knowing it is crucial for energy supplies to both Hungary and Slovakia. Orbán added that Hungarian experts have been in Kyiv for several days but have still not been allowed to access the pipeline infrastructure. “This is practically an admission,” he said in the video message.
In case you missed it, Zelensky sets timeframe to restart Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary. Recently, though, Zelensky said he wouldn’t repair the Druzhba pipeline, while Hungary said it’s in better shape than ever.
Sanctions and rising fuel prices in Europe
As per Infostart, the prime minister also criticised European energy policy, arguing that the global and European oil crisis cannot be resolved without cheaper Russian crude. He noted that the United States has already begun easing some sanctions, while decision-makers in Brussels have yet to follow suit. Orbán blamed continued restrictions on Russian oil for rising fuel prices across Europe. As examples, he pointed to petrol prices reaching around HUF 700 per litre in Austria, 800 in Germany and nearly 1,000 in the Netherlands.
Just to be clear, the prime minister wasn’t exactly accurate with foreign fuel prices, as regular petrol in Austria, is in fact, around HUF 680 currently, but in the Netherlands you can get one litre of petrol for around HUF 800 (EUR 2.1), and there is only one country where it is more expensive, which is Denmark.
Hungary calls on EU to lift Russian oil sanctions after US eases restrictions, but the reactions were harsh.
Call to join the Peace March
The prime minister emphasised that Hungary maintains capped energy prices and is continuously replenishing its strategic reserves, ensuring that there will be no shortages at petrol stations. He concluded by urging supporters to attend the upcoming Peace March, saying Hungarians should stand together against what he called “Ukrainian blackmail”. “Hungary will not become a Ukrainian colony – Zelensky will not command here,” the prime minister declared.
Featured image: Orbán Viktor/Facebook
Orban Feb 7 2026 – “Ukraine is our enemy”.
Orban Mar 2026 – Ukraine allow us to send our experts in to examine your oil pipeline.
One thing Orban has in spades is “Chutzpah”. The one thing he doesn’t is diplomacy.
The Peace March, tomorrow (15 March)!
“Peace!” “No War!”
Has anyone seen any meaningful reactions from our Politicians to the USA and Israel attacking Iran, which has led to increased fuel prices, worldwide? Lack of fertilizer in peak planting season for many countries? Killing of 180 schoolgirls? 1000s of civilians? Kick-start of another wave of refugees?
And before we forget, Mr. Orbán once stated: “We will not allow church leaders to be put on a sanctions list”. Killing them is apparently OK, though.
Final surprise – not only mum on the “War!”, but no mention of “WW3!”.
Orban invested so much political capital promoting Trump as the messiah bringing a “Golden Age” and “Peace” that it is now a embarrassment and repudiation of everything Orban said for the Fidesz government to in any way start opposing Trump’s war. Polling has shown that Republican supporters who opposed war with Iran changed their minds in large numbers once Trump started his war and instead supported it. This is the power of fanaticism among both MAGA and Fidesz types. Contradictions don’t matter at all to them. They will flip flop according to the latest position of Trump or Orban. The public however is not entirely composed of fanatics and will see the contradictions and deceit.