Ukraine bites the hands that feed it.
As we reported three days ago, the Ukrainians have started attacking the Druzhba pipeline that transports Russian crude oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
While strikes on energy infrastructure have become commonplace, this specific pipeline is the lifeline for the Hungarian and Slovak economies.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó took to X, and sais that the ‘strike against our energy security is outrageous and unacceptable!’
The Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha was ironic, and told his counterpart ‘You can now send your complaints—and threats—to your friends in Moscow’.
Szijjártó responded with fire, saying:
“Fact 1: Russia has supplied oil to Hungary for decades via the Druzhba pipeline. This is in Hungary’s interest.
Fact 2: Ukraine attacks this pipeline, and because of these Ukrainian strikes, oil supplies to Hungary are repeatedly cut off. This is against Hungary’s interest.
As Hungary’s Foreign Minister my mandate is clear: Hungary’s interest comes first. Period.
And let’s not forget: a significant part of Ukraine’s electricity comes from Hungary…”
Yes, you read it right: Ukraine disrupts the energy security of a country who sends electricity to make up for its destroyed infrastructure!
So, today, Kiev unleashed a third strike on the Druzhba pipeline – and again the flow of Russian crude oil to Budapest and Bratislava has been interrupted.
This time, Prime Minister Victor Orbán took to social media to protest.
“Five days ago, just before the historic meeting between President Trump and Putin in Alaska, Ukraine carried out drone strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia. This pipeline supplies Hungary and Slovakia, two countries that have no other means of importing crude oil. Hungary supports Ukraine with electricity and petrol; in return they bomb pipeline that supply us. Very unfriendly move! We wish President Trump every success in his pursuit for peace!”
His complaint was heard (read) by US President Donald J. Trump, who posted a handwritten response.
‘Viktor, I do not like hearing this – I am very angry about it. Tell Slovakia. You are my great friend’, Trump wrote.’
It’s unclear what can Trump do about at this juncture, but he is at least exposed to a window on the behavior by the Kiev regime.
Read more:
On the Day of US Peace Summit, Ukraine Attacks Druzhba Pipeline, Cutting Flow of Russian Oil to Hungary – Budapest and Kiev Clash on Social Media
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