Business - Hungary steps up rhetoric over Russian oil disruption
France 24
by Kate MOODYFebruary 26, 2026
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has asked the EU for a fact-finding mission over disruptions to a pipeline which delivers Russian crude oil. Hungary has accused Ukraine of 'deliberately threatening' its energy security ahead of key parliamentary elections. The Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline is still used by Hungary and Slovakia, which remain dependent on Russian oil imports despite European efforts. Also in the show - German lawmakers consider ending the 8-hour workday.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/26/2026