Viktor Orbán's spectacular defeat already has the first crucial geopolitical consequences. With the change of government, Hungary's approach to the debt provided by the European Council to Ukraine has changed. Péter Magyar implements the pro-EU policy announced in the campaign. In agreement with Budapest, Ukraine decided to open the "Friendship" pipeline.
Volodymyr Zelenski reported that the pipeline was repaired on his profile on the Telegram. He announced the readiness to resume the transport of natural materials. At the same time, he pointed out that Russia could attack him again.
The "Friendship" pipeline was excluded from action due to a Russian attack that occurred early in the year. It is transported by crude oil which is exempted from sanctions. The "Friendship" pipeline plays a key function in the energy manufacture of Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Hungary will support EU policy on Ukraine
"We are looking forward to any affirmative decisions next day on a debt of EUR 90 billion for Ukraine", wrote on X Kaja Kallas, advanced typical of the Union for abroad Affairs and safety Policy. The politician announces closer cooperation in reducing Moscow's potential. "This would show that our support for Ukraine remains strong and that Russia cannot last longer than Ukraine," she added.
The situation besides affects Ukraine's possible membership of the European Union. The context of the debt was commented on by Volodymyr Zelenski. "It is absolutely right to open negotiating clusters concerning our membership of the European Union – technically Ukraine is ready. And it is equally right to proceed the sanctioning force on Russia," wrote the president of Ukraine on X.
The politician besides addressed the context of sanctions in his entry. This is another serious point in dispute between the European Commission and Viktor Orbán. Péter Magyar has a powerful card in his hand that can change the destiny of the war.
Russia may resume oil transmission, but it will lose much more
The resumption of sales of natural material through the "Friendship" pipeline is not necessarily in the interests of the Kremlin. The return in Hungarian policy could mean a return to the 20th package of sanctions previously negotiated. The European Commission has proposed draconian restrictions for the Russian financial, energy and commercial sectors. It was Hungary that Orbán rejected him.
Sanctions included, among others, the introduction of 43 more ships to the list of alleged shadow fleets. In total, 640 ships would be banned from maritime services, including tankers and icebreakers.
The EU besides planned to introduce fresh restrictions on cryptocurrency and Russian regional banks. The sanctions were intended to cover the financial and IT sectors. The European Commission's plans included a simplification in exports of EUR 360 million to the Russian Federation. In order to keep an adequate balance, imports of EUR 570 million in natural materials and chemical products would besides be reduced.
As with the EUR 90 billion debt being negotiated for Ukraine, the change of government in Budapest gives a real chance to return to the talks under the package.
