Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statements about the Druzhba pipeline transit and sent a letter to the European Commission complaining about Ukraine's position on Russian oil transit.
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Orbán called Zelenskyy's words cynical and arrogant regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline transit issue
Orbán sent a letter to the European Commission about the Druzhba pipeline situation
Orbán stated Hungary will not support any decision in Ukraine's favor until Zelenskyy returns to 'common sense and normality'
Viktor Orban filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the Druzhba pipeline
Viktor Orban called for the restoration of Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to the head of the European Commission urging the EU to enforce agreements requiring Ukraine to allow Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline
Orbán and Fico did not express any gratitude to Ukraine for restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline, only statements that Ukraine owes them something
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