Ukraine: Economy

Mar 13 — Mar 12

Hungarian authorities detained seven employees of Ukraine's Oschadbank in Budapest and seized a large sum of cash they were transporting. Ukraine has accused Hungary of 'state banditry,' 'taking hostages,' and stealing the money, while Hungary says it is investigating the money transfer and awaiting explanations from Kyiv. The incident has sharply escalated tensions between the two countries, with the European Union criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rhetoric as 'not acceptable.' The dispute occurs as Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatens to block a major new EU financial aid package for Ukraine at an upcoming summit.

Mar 12 — Mar 25

Hungarian authorities stopped a convoy transporting cash and gold from Austria to Ukraine. They seized millions in cash and nine kilograms of gold, and detained several Ukrainian bank workers. Ukraine has accused Hungary of detaining its bankers and withholding the seized assets.

Mar 19 — Mar 21

Mar 13 — Mar 20