Orbán’s standoff with EU over €90B Ukraine loan escalates
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Key Points:
- European Council President António Costa and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán exchanged letters over Hungary's blockade of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, intensifying tensions between Hungary and the EU.
- Costa urged Hungary to comply with the EU's December 18 decision to release the loan, warning that Hungary's veto undermines collective EU credibility and violates the principle of sincere cooperation.
- Orbán responded by blaming Ukraine for delaying repairs to the Druzhba pipeline damaged by a Russian drone attack, insisting Hungary will maintain its veto until oil flows through the pipeline resume.
- Costa affirmed his commitment to the energy security of all EU members and plans to discuss the pipeline issue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his upcoming visit to
