Hungary’s economy minister says crude exports are banned and reserves are being released to stabilize domestic supply amid fuel-price pressures.

The Hungarian Parliament approves a resolution to veto Ukraine aid and block Kyiv’s EU accession, arguing it would expose members to conflict and misallocate EU resources.

The resolution passed with broad support, reflecting government backing for stalling Ukraine’s accession and EU funding amid war.

The controversy centers on the Druzhba pipeline, which has long carried Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary, and Budapest seeks a prompt inspection and repair amid ongoing conflict and strained Kyiv relations.

Hungary accuses Ukraine of blocking the pipeline for political leverage ahead of Hungary’s April 12 elections, while Kyiv calls such claims unfounded and emphasizes formal talks over unilateral notes.

Hungary maintains that Ukraine has kept the Druzhba pipeline closed as leverage to pressure Kyiv into a more Hungary-friendly government.

Correspondent on the ground reports the developments and the positions of both governments.

As of the report time, there are no dates beyond the present, and the video runs about five minutes.

Zelenskiy publicly threatened the EU’s lone blocker of a loan, signaling hardening positions and potential friction within the bloc.

Kyiv stresses that the visiting group had no official status and was not invited for talks, labeling it a private trip.

Zelenskiy and his adviser argue that bilateral relations require formal agreements and that a visit is not a unilateral note, highlighting tense repair timelines for the pipeline.

The video framing uses a provocative claim about Zelenskiy to underscore the tension surrounding the pipeline dispute.