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The European Union criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for making what it called unacceptable threats against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This dispute centers on Hungary's threat to block all EU decisions related to Ukraine, including a major loan, over a disagreement about oil supplies. Orban responded directly to Zelensky's comments, advising him to stop the threats immediately. In a related move, Ukraine issued a travel advisory recommending its citizens avoid trips to Hungary.
Ukraine accused Hungary of seizing vehicles belonging to a Ukrainian bank and detaining seven of its employees in Budapest. Kyiv described the incident as 'state banditry' and said Hungary was 'taking hostages and stealing money.' Hungary has demanded explanations from Ukraine regarding the transport of money through its territory. The European Union's executive in Brussels also criticized Zelenskyy over the escalating bilateral tensions.
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Mar 10 — Mar 24
European Union criticizes Zelensky for threatening Hungary's Orban over blocked loanThe European Union said it was 'not acceptable' for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to threaten Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Zelensky had warned Orban against blocking a 90 billion euro EU loan package for Ukraine. Hungary accused Zelensky of making a 'death threat' and told him to stop. Ukraine also accused Hungarian authorities of kidnapping seven employees of a Ukrainian bank in Budapest and issued a travel advisory against visiting Hungary.
Mar 12 — Mar 24
EU leaders urge de-escalation after Zelensky and Orban exchange threatsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban exchanged sharp words. Zelensky reportedly warned Orban against blocking a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine and wished him electoral defeat, while Orban told Zelensky to stop the threats and said Hungary would block every EU decision on Ukraine. The European Commission called the rhetoric 'unacceptable' and urged both sides to dial it down. Separately, some EU officials are pushing for new rules to let Ukraine join the bloc faster, while other member states are pushing back on that idea.
Mar 13 — Mar 12
Hungary detains Ukrainian bank employees and seizes cash, escalating disputeHungarian 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.