Orbán accuses Ukraine of undermining Hungary’s energy security

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent an open letter to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, sharply criticising what he described as Ukraine’s actions toward Hungary and calling for a change in Kyiv’s policy.

According to Caliber.Az, Orbán published the letter on his social media account, outlining grievances related to Hungary’s position on the Russia–Ukraine war, political tensions, and energy security concerns.

Open Letter to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Mr. President,

For four years, you have been unable to accept the position of the sovereign Hungarian government and the Hungarian people regarding the Russia–Ukraine war.

For four years, you have been working to force Hungary into…

— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) February 26, 2026

“Mr. President,

For four years, you have been unable to accept the position of the sovereign Hungarian government and the Hungarian people regarding the Russia–Ukraine war.

For four years, you have been working to force Hungary into the war between your country and Russia. During this time, you have received support from Brussels and secured the backing of the Hungarian opposition.

We also see that you, Brussels, and the Hungarian opposition are coordinating efforts to bring a pro-Ukraine government to power in Hungary.

In recent days, you have blocked the Friendship oil pipeline, which is critical to Hungary’s energy supply.

Your actions are against Hungary’s interests and endanger the secure and affordable energy supply of Hungarian families.

I therefore call on you to change your anti-Hungarian policy!

We, the Hungarian people, are not responsible for the situation in which Ukraine finds itself. We sympathise with the Ukrainian people, but we do not wish to participate in the war. We do not want to finance the war effort, and we do not want to pay more for energy.

I urge you to immediately reopen the Friendship oil pipeline and refrain from any further attacks on Hungary’s energy security.

More respect for Hungary!” he wrote.

By Tamilla Hasanova