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flag Hungary blocks €90B EU loan to Ukraine, demanding resumed Russian oil shipments via Druzhba pipeline, stalling aid and exposing EU rifts.

flag Hungary is blocking a proposed €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, demanding Kyiv resume Russian crude oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline, which Hungary claims Ukraine has suspended in violation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. flag The move, driven by political tensions ahead of Hungary’s April 12 elections, threatens Ukraine’s financial stability as it faces a looming budget gap. flag While Ukraine blames Russian attacks for pipeline damage, Hungary accuses Kyiv of using the halt for political leverage. flag The loan requires unanimous EU approval, and Hungary’s veto has stalled the deal, raising concerns over delayed aid and deepening EU divisions.

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