Hungary Says Ukraine Attacked TurkStream Gas Pipeline As It Pushes EU To Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 17:52 IST

Hungary accused Ukraine of attacking the TurkStream gas pipeline, crucial for Hungary's energy. Foreign Minister Szijjártó criticized oil blockade via the Druzhba pipeline.

Hungary has accused Ukraine of attacking key gas infrastructure linked to the TurkStream pipeline, warning that the incident threatens the country’s energy security.

In a post on X, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó claimed that Ukrainian forces had targeted infrastructure connected to TurkStream in Russia, a pipeline that supplies natural gas to Hungary.

“Ukraine has now attacked the infrastructure of TurkStream in Russia, which guarantees Hungary’s gas supply," Szijjártó wrote.

He added that the pipeline is essential for Hungary’s energy imports and said the country cannot safely receive gas without it.

“Without TurkStream, Hungary simply cannot be supplied with gas safely from a geographical and physical standpoint," he said.

Szijjártó also criticised what he described as Ukraine’s “oil blockade" through the Druzhba pipeline, saying the disruptions amount to attacks on Hungary’s sovereignty.

Pressure on EU Over Russian Energy Sanctions

The latest accusations come as Hungarian leaders continue to press the European Union to reconsider sanctions on Russian oil and gas.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently called for a review and suspension of EU sanctions on Russian energy, arguing that rising oil prices and global supply disruptions are hurting European economies.

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Orbán said he had written to António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, urging them to reassess the bloc’s energy restrictions.

Hungary has argued that sanctions combined with disruptions to global energy routes and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are driving oil and gas prices higher across Europe.

Officials in Budapest warn that limiting Russian energy imports while global supplies tighten could lead to sharp price increases and supply risks for European households and industries.

The dispute highlights growing divisions within the EU over energy policy, with some member states pushing for stricter sanctions against Russia while others fear the economic consequences of reduced energy supplies.

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