Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a direct
message to Ukraine, denouncing what he called a joint maneuver with the
European Commission to harm Hungarian energy interests.
In recent statements, Orbán maintained that Kyiv and
Brussels are coordinating actions aimed at limiting Hungary's access to
competitively priced oil and gas. According to the prime minister, this
strategy would result in increased fuel costs within the country, directly
impacting households and the national economy.
"The goal is to create instability and weaken
Hungary," stated the head of government, who asserted that his
administration will not allow the country's energy security to be jeopardized.
Orbán added that any attempt to pressure Budapest through energy supply restrictions
"will fail."
The statements come amid tensions between the Hungarian
government and various European Union institutions regarding energy policies,
sanctions, and the stance on the conflict in Eastern Europe. Hungary has
maintained a distinct position compared to other member states, particularly
concerning hydrocarbon supplies.
So far, there has been no immediate official response from
Ukrainian authorities or the European Commission to the Hungarian prime
minister's remarks.
The exchange reflects the growing sensitivity surrounding
energy issues in the region, where oil and gas supplies remain a key factor in
both domestic politics and diplomatic relations among European countries.