During a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Hungarian Foreign Minister P. Szijjarto expressed that Hungary is blocking the decision to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros, citing ongoing oil transport blockades as the primary reason. He emphasized that the Hungarian government will not consent to this financial aid until the oil blockade issue is resolved, suggesting that political maneuvering is obstructing oil shipments to Hungary from Ukraine.

Szijjarto claimed that the Druzhba oil pipeline is fully prepared for transport but believes that Ukraine is not renewing oil shipments for political reasons. His remarks reflect a growing tension within EU negotiations regarding financial support for Ukraine, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict and Hungary's stance on the matter. The minister underscored that not only the vote on the 90 billion euros for Ukraine is being delayed, but also any discussions around further financial assistance or the 20th sanctions package.

The EU Council had previously approved documents regarding the provision of 90 billion euros to Ukraine, yet Hungary continues to obstruct the related funding document that would facilitate the distribution of these funds. This situation not only highlights Hungary's leverage over EU budget decisions but also raises questions about the unity and effectiveness of the EU's response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, as member states navigate their national interests against collective goals.