Hungarian officials have confirmed that the detention of Ukrainian tax collectors and subsequent confiscation of funds is a direct response to the closure of the Druzhba oil pipeline by Ukraine. This statement reflects Hungary's firm stance, articulated by Minister Jozsef Lazar, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Lazar indicated that Hungary is unwilling to release the seized assets, which total significant sums and include cash and gold, asserting that yielding to Ukrainian pressure would be unwise.