Ukraine Dismisses Hungary‘s Claims: Gas Transit Halt Not Behind EU’s Economic Woes
In a recent statement, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) refuted Hungary’s allegations that Ukraine’s decision to halt Russian gas transit has placed the European Union in a difficult economic situation. The MFA labeled these assertions as part of a domestic propaganda campaign, namely an information war strategy.
The MFA emphasized that Russia, not Ukraine, has been the sole cause of Europe’s energy market troubles for decades. The Kremlin has consistently weaponized energy resources, blackmailing European governments and undermining energy security. To substantiate its claims, the MFA pointed to a January 1, 2025, declaration by the European Commission (EC), which affirmed Ukraine’s decision had no negative impact on European energy security or consumer prices.
"The repeated manipulative statements by Hungarian leaders that Ukraine’s gas transit halt negatively affected consumer prices are part of a politically motivated domestic information campaign," the MFA stated. It also noted that the EC and European governments have successfully collaborated to diversify energy sources and increase independence, with all countries except two managing to secure alternative energy supplies from the U.S. and the Middle East.
The MFA criticized Hungary for attempting to shift blame for its own shortcomings and impeding access to European energy markets for U.S. and other partner suppliers. It further noted, "If Hungary’s priority is strengthening Russia rather than the EU and U.S., it should openly admit this. Should Hungary decide to leave its place in the EU and NATO, Ukraine will be ready to fill the void."
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