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Hungarian Veto
Budapest formally announces it will block the loan until Russian oil shipments are fully restored.
EU Loan Proposal
The European Commission proposes a major financial assistance package for Ukraine for the 2026 fiscal year.
Transit Restrictions
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Hungary has officially announced it will block a critical European Union loan package for Ukraine, conditioning its approval on the restoration of Russian oil flows through Ukrainian territory. This escalation highlights the deepening rift between Budapest and Brussels over energy security and the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.