'No oil, no money': Hungary's Viktor Orban brings Ukraine standoff to Brussels
Published on: March 19, 2026, 8:20 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
European Union leaders meet in Brussels to finalize a vital loan for Kyiv. Hungary's Viktor Orban is obstructing the funding, demanding Ukraine reopen a damaged oil pipeline. This dispute threatens to delay essential financial aid to Ukraine. Leaders face pressure to resolve the issue, as Ukraine needs the funds soon. Alternative solutions are not being considered.
