Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukraine of attempting to deceive Hungary regarding gas supplies and has called on the European Union to intervene, urging Ukraine to “open the valves” and restore gas transit.
In his weekly Friday interview with state radio, Orbán addressed the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and its impact on energy prices.
“The Ukrainians are trying to deceive us,” Orbán said, claiming that Ukraine’s actions have led to higher energy costs. He argued that without Ukraine’s interference, energy prices and gasoline costs wouldn’t be as high.
Orbán also criticized the impact of sanctions, stating that Hungary had lost 7,500 billion forints as a result. He noted that gas transit routes had been closed, which he believes directly contributed to the rise in energy prices within Hungary.
The Hungarian leader has called on EU officials to help convince Ukraine to resume gas transit, emphasizing that “Hungarians should not be the only ones paying the bills for sanctions.”
“All it takes is a phone call: Dear Ukrainian friends, open the valves,” Orbán remarked.
