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Updated Feb 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Hungary is threatening to block a €90 billion EU support loan to Ukraine unless Russian oil shipments through Hungary resume. This stance could complicate EU's financial assistance to Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The threat could destabilize financial markets in Eastern Europe and impact energy markets, particularly if it leads to disruptions in oil supply agreements.
This development highlights the geopolitical leverage of energy resources and the complexities of EU internal politics in addressing the Ukraine crisis.
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