“There is a separate thread going to Hungary. It would be very appropriate if something happened to it.”
The Hungarian government of Viktor Orban is blackmailing the European Union by blocking the oil embargo against Russia, although Europe could use the same argument of force – the Druzhba pipeline, which runs through Ukraine. This was stated by the adviser to the Minister of Energy Olena Zerkal.
“Hungary took advantage of the situation. Their appetite for European Union funds is growing every day. when you can demand anything, so as not to destroy European unity, “Zerkal said during an online discussion of the Kyiv Security Forum.
She believes that the government Of Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky could answer Orban “in the language he understands”.
” It's really sad, because Ukraine has a beautiful lever in its hands – it's the Druzhba oil pipeline, “said the adviser to the Minister of Energy.
she stressed that neighboring Slovakia, which also receives oil through Druzhba, would not be harmed.
“A separate thread goes to Hungary. if with n “Something happened to them (the oil pipeline, ed.),” Zerkal said.
