Hungary vows to block new EU sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine pipeline row
Hungary will block new EU sanctions on Russia until Ukraine restores oil transit. The move follows a bitter dispute over the Druzhba pipeline supply outage.
Hungary 
HU has announced it will block the European Union's 20th sanctions package against Russia 
RU in an effort to pressure Ukraine 
UA to resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline. The Hungarian government confirmed today, February 22, 2026, that the blockade is a direct response to the suspension of oil shipments that supply Hungarian refineries. This move significantly impacts the European Union decision-making process, as the adoption of such sanctions packages requires unanimous backing from all member states.
HU has announced it will block the European Union's 20th sanctions package against Russia RU in an effort to pressure Ukraine UA to resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline. The Hungarian government confirmed today, February 22, 2026, that the blockade is a direct response to the suspension of oil shipments that supply Hungarian refineries. This move significantly impacts the European Union decision-making process, as the adoption of such sanctions packages requires unanimous backing from all member states.
