PM Orban Writes Open Letter to Zelensky, Demands Immediate Action on Friendship Oil Pipeline

Hungary’s prime minister has written an open letter to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Viktor Orban published the contents of the document on his social media page. In the letter, PM Orban called on President Zelensky to immediately reopen the Friendship oil pipeline and to refrain from further attacks on Hungary’s energy security. Viktor Orban also demanded greater respect for Hungary. Brussels and the Hungarian opposition are coordinating efforts to install a pro-Ukraine government in Hungary, the prime minister added.

PM Orban speaks at an anti-war rally organized by the Digital Civic Circles at the City Sports Hall in Bekescsaba on February 21, 2026 (Photo: MTI / PM's Communications Department / Zoltan Fischer)