Hungary's Magyar speaks out on Druzhba pipeline, addresses Zelenskyy
Photo: Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party (Getty Images)
Hungary’s election winner Péter Magyar outlined his position on Ukraine, the EU, and the Druzhba oil pipeline, saying he would not accept any pressure on these issues, 444.hu reports.
At a press conference, he commented on the possible resumption of oil transit through the route and addressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He said the situation around the pipeline is not a political game, stressing that if Druzhba is ready for use, it should be restarted so Russia can resume oil supplies to Hungary.
Magyar also stressed that he would not cave to blackmail, adding that, in his view, European leaders would not give in either.
He added that if transit resumes, there would be no grounds to block the €90 billion loan.
It is worth noting that Péter Magyar is set to officially become Prime Minister on May 9.
His victory marked the end of the 16-year rule of his predecessor Viktor Orbán, who lost the election despite backing from external allies.
At the same time, prospects for Kyiv remain uncertain. While Magyar has promised a shift toward Europe, his stance on Ukraine still includes reservations that Western media describe as "bittersweet."
