politics
April 4, 2026
Orban and Fico Agreed on Action to Lift Sanctions on Russia
The leaders of Hungary and Slovakia have agreed on coordinated action aimed at persuading the European Union to lift restrictions on the import of Russian oil and gas, warning that current policies could deepen the energy crisis on the continent.
TL;DR
- Hungary and Slovakia will coordinate efforts to persuade the EU to remove restrictions on Russian oil and gas imports.
- Leaders believe current EU energy policy could deepen the energy crisis.
- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for an immediate end to sanctions on Russian energy.
- Orban also demanded the unblocking of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was halted by Ukraine.
- Hungary views Ukraine's actions as political pressure and has increased protection of its energy infrastructure.
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