Hungary Threatens Veto of €90 Billion EU Loan to Ukraine

Hungary has threatened to veto a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine unless Russia is removed from the deal, despite earlier agreements.

20 Feb, 18:30 — 21 Feb, 03:59

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights internal EU divisions regarding financial support for Ukraine, particularly concerning energy policy and sanctions against Russia. Hungary's potential veto could jeopardize crucial financial aid for Ukraine's war effort and complicate the EU's united front against Russian aggression. It underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining consensus among member states on critical geopolitical issues.

Key entitiesHungary Ukraine European Union Viktor Orbán Druzhba pipeline Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Hungary is threatening to veto a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine.
The reason for Hungary's veto threat is related to the flow of Russian oil.

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Hungary threatens to block a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine.

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The reason for Hungary's threat is an oil row or demand for Russian oil flows to resume.

agreed·The GuardianDWbloomberg

Viktor Orbán demands Ukraine reopen the Druzhba pipeline for Russian deliveries.

unverified·The Guardian

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is not losing the war.

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Officials in Budapest plan to veto the deal unless Russian oil starts flowing back to Hungary.

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The EU had previously agreed to provide Ukraine a €90 billion loan package.

unverified·DW

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The specific demand by Viktor Orbán for Ukraine to reopen the Druzhba pipeline for Russian deliveries, and a statement from Zelenskyy that Ukraine is not losing the war.

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The context that the EU had previously agreed to provide Ukraine a €90 billion loan package.

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bloombergHigh169d ago

Hungary Says Will Block Loan to Ukraine Until Oil Flows Resume - Bloomberg

Hungary Says Will Block Loan to Ukraine Until Oil Flows Resume Bloomberg

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The GuardianMostly Factual169d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary threatens to block €90bn EU loan to Kyiv in oil row

Viktor Orbán demands Ukraine reopen Druzhba pipeline for Russian deliveries; Zelenskyy says Ukraine is not losing the war. What we know on day 1,459 Continue reading...

By Guardian staff and agencies

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DWHigh169d ago

Hungary threatens veto of €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine

After having agreed to provide Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan package, officials in Budapest have said on Friday they plan to veto the deal unless Russian oil starts flowing back to Hungary.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: bloomberg · 20 Feb, 18:30|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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bloomberg20 Feb, 18:30First to report

Hungary Says Will Block Loan to Ukraine Until Oil Flows Resume - Bloomberg

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DW21 Feb, 00:10

Hungary threatens veto of €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine

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The Guardian21 Feb, 03:59Latest update

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary threatens to block €90bn EU loan to Kyiv in oil row

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from a general threat to block a loan over oil to a more specific demand involving the Druzhba pipeline, while also incorporating Ukraine's broader war context.

Initial Veto ThreatFeb 20 evening

Hungary's intention to block a loan to Ukraine until oil flows resume was first reported.

Loan Details and Prior AgreementFeb 21 early morning

The specific amount of the EU loan (€90 billion) and the context of the EU's prior agreement to provide it were detailed.

Specific Demands and Broader ContextFeb 21 morning

More specific demands from Hungary, including the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline, and a broader statement from Ukraine's president regarding the war were added to the coverage.

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Hungary Threatens Veto of €90 Billion EU Loan to Ukraine

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Hungary Says Will Block Loan to Ukraine Until Oil Flows Resume - Bloomberg

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary threatens to block €90bn EU loan to Kyiv in oil row

Hungary threatens veto of €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine

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Hungary Says Will Block Loan to Ukraine Until Oil Flows Resume - Bloomberg

Hungary threatens veto of €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary threatens to block €90bn EU loan to Kyiv in oil row

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