EU Seeks to Bypass Hungary for Ukraine Aid as War Intensifies
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54 claimsHungary will block a €90 billion emergency loan for Ukraine until transit of Russian oil resumes through a damaged pipeline.
8 backing sources
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5 questionsWhat specific creative ways the EU is considering to bypass Hungary's block on the 50 billion euro loan to Ukraine.
Whether the Russian fishing vessels in Kirkenes, Norway, are being used for military intelligence purposes as suggested by their positioning and crew behavior.
The exact timeline and conditions for the establishment of the tribunal for Russian aggression crimes in The Hague.
How the EU plans to resolve the deadlock over tapping frozen Russian assets, given Belgium's refusal to allow access to assets held at Euroclear.
The impact of the Hungarian election outcome on EU-Ukraine relations and the unblocking of aid, beyond general expectations of no movement until after April 12.
Responsibility for the damaged Druzhba pipeline and repair obligationsfactual
Hungary claims that Ukraine is delaying the repair of a pipeline that carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary.
According to AftonbladetThe southern leg of the Druzhba pipeline was damaged in January after being hit by a Russian strike.
According to ca.news.yahoo.comContext: This disagreement affects the justification for Hungary blocking EU aid to Ukraine, with Hungary blaming Ukraine for the delay, while other sources attribute the damage to a Russian strike, implying different responsibilities for repair.
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