Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ukraine ‘unhappy’ as Hungary stalls EU Russian oil ban

Ukraine 'unhappy' as Hungary stalls EU Russian oil ban

Ukraine’s foreign minister urged the EU on Monday to overcome Hungary’s opposition to a Russian oil embargo and then “kill” all of Moscow’s exports in order to starve its war machine of funds. Budapest has been blocking a push by Brussels, backed by other European Union member states, to ban Moscow’s vital oil exports, the … Read more

EU chief to meet Orban amid Russia oil ban row

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EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is delaying Brussels’ plans for a Russian oil embargo On Monday. “They will discuss issues related to European security of energy supply,” von der Leyen’s spokesman Eric Mamer said. Hungary is reliant on Russian oil via a single … Read more