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Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight.

Euronews

Hungarian election candidate accuses ruling party of treason over alleged EU leak to Russia

Péter Magyar, who leads in polls, says Orbán government is ‘betraying Hungarian and European interests’

The Guardian - UK

EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks

The Commission has called on Budapest to clarify reports suggesting that Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó regularly briefed his Russian counterpart Lavrov on closed-door EU Council meeting causing uproar.

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Newsletter: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin wants Belarus to host his long-range drone bases, Zelensky claims

Zelensky warns Belarus is increasingly being drawn into Putin's war, and vows strong response

The Independent UK

Trump lauds Viktor Orbán as Europe’s far-right leaders gather in Budapest

US president’s backing comes as Hungary’s PM faces toughest election campaign of 16 years in office

The Guardian - UK

Hungarian minister shared EU confidential information with Russia for years, report claims

A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it.

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Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies

Hungary and Slovakia are agreeing to build a new pipeline that links their refineries in what they say will boost regional fuel security

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy resists reopening Druzhba pipeline, says 'no different' to lifting Russian sanctions

Ukrainian President insists he is personally against restoring oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, suggesting that Europe either enforces sanctions on Russia or it doesn't. Hungary insists on sabotage.

Euronews

Hungary’s Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his family as election campaign ramps up

Prime minister makes claim as accusations mount that he is using row with Ukraine for political gain in run-up to elections

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a 'stagflationary shock' for Europe.

Euronews

Ukraine's Oschadbank demands money back and denies opposition links after Hungary cash seizure

The bank is demanding the return of $40m, €35m and 9kg of gold seized by Hungarian authorities near Budapest, flatly rejecting Hungarian claims the funds were linked to organised crime or opposition party financing. The personnel on the cash-carrier have been banned from the EU for three years.

Euronews

Fico warns Slovakia may block EU's Ukraine loan if Orbán loses election

Slovakia’s prime minister said Bratislava could "take the baton from Hungary" and block the EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine if oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored. Fico also condemned what he called "cowboy style" behaviour by international powers in Iran.

Euronews

Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline could be restored ‘in month and a half’ as he hits back at Orbán

"Ukraine can repair the Friendship oil pipeline in a month or a month and a half, although it sees no technical or safety reason to do so," Zelenskyy said. "I will be frank: my position, which is shared with European leaders, is that I would not repair the pipeline."

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Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes legally 'problematic' but 'righteous', Belgian Defence Minister says

Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push.

Euronews

Putin releases two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war during Moscow talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin handed two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war to Hungary during Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's visit to Moscow, where energy supply was also discussed.

Euronews

Hungarian foreign minister in Moscow for energy talks with Putin amid Ukraine pipeline row

Péter Szijjártó has travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure guarantees on oil and natural gas imports, amid a dispute over damage to the Druzhba pipeline. The minister warned that the world is facing an energy crisis because of the war in Iran.

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How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo

The Hungarian foreign minister accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Kaja Kallas in a tense meeting in which Budapest used its veto powers twice to the fury of member states supportive of Ukraine.

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Swedish foreign minister 'frustrated' by Hungary's 'illogical' blocking of Ukraine loan

Sweden's foreign minister told Euronews that the EU must find a way to push through its €90 billion loan for Ukraine and put more pressure on Hungary.

Euronews

'Why do you hate Ukraine?' Hungarian minister clashes with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels

Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó doubled down on his veto on Ukraine aid over an energy dispute in Brussels. Szijjártó clashed with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels after Budapest accused Kyiv of blackmail over the Druzhba oil pipeline. 'Why do you hate Ukraine?'

Euronews

Change EU rules to stop Hungary's abuse of veto, Lithuanian foreign minister says

With Budapest having blocked a €90 billion lifeline loan for Ukraine and a twentieth sanctions package against Russia, Kęstutis Budrys says action needs to be taken to stop Hungary abusing its veto to block key EU policies.

Euronews

Hungary blocks adoption of EU sanctions package until transit oil supplies resume

No EU loans can be handed to Ukraine until oil deliveries to Hungary are resumed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting with the Energy Security Council.

The Independent UK

Hungary threatens block EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute

A unanimous decision from the 27-nation bloc is required for the sanctions to pass

The Independent UK

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Hungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline

Euronews

Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

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