Budapest decided to make concessions in exchange for a statement that would address its concerns about “energy security.”
Hungary called on the EU to put pressure on Ukraine to maintain Russian oil transit and hold a dialogue on gas transit. Thus, the country is ready to agree to the extension of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation. Radio Liberty Europe editor Rikard Jozwiak and Wall Street Journal reporter Laurence Norman learned about the relevant details.
In particular, Jozwiak noted that Budapest achieved the adoption of a statement in which the EU will ask Ukraine for “assurances” regarding the preservation of pipeline oil supplies to EU countries.
“The main point of the statement (not yet approved) is that the EU turned to Ukraine and asked for assurances about the preservation of pipeline oil supplies to the EU. informs the journalist.
the main point of the statement (not yet adopted) is to approach 🇺🇦 to request assurances about the maintenance of oil pipeline transfers to the EU. This should allow 🇭🇺 to give the green light to 🇷🇺 sanctions are circling https://t.co/Fl2mQrmiqv
— Rikard Jozwiak (@RikardJozwiak) January 27, 2025
In turn, Laurence Norman quoted lines from the draft statement. It says the European Commission is “ready to continue discussions with Ukraine regarding supplies to Europe through the Ukrainian gas transport system in accordance with Ukraine’s international obligations.” To this end, the European Commission will be ready to involve Hungary and Slovakia in the process.
“…the Commission is ready to associate Hungary in the process (along with Slovakia)… 3. The Commission will approach Ukraine to request assurances regarding the maintenance of oil pipeline transfers to the EU.” -2-
— laurence norman (@launorman) January 27, 2025
We remind you that Hungary has agreed to approve the extension of sanctions against Russia. Budapest will make concessions in exchange for a statement addressing its concerns about “energy security.”
As is known, the threat of a veto from Hungary prompted a high level of warning, especially from Polish Prime Minister Tusk.
“If (Orban – ed.) really blocks European sanctions at a crucial moment for the war, it will be absolutely clear that in this great game for Europe’s security and future he is playing on Putin’s team, not the subsequent consequences from this are ours.” , – wrote the official on the social network X.
An EU diplomat said Hungary was “playing with fire” and “planting a bomb in transatlantic relations” if it blocked the sanctions. Another diplomat said the Hungarians “like drama.”
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