Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not approve a 90-billion-euro EU loan for Ukraine until crude oil from Russia can flow through the Friendship pipeline. He accused Ukraine of delaying the pipeline's reopening to influence Hungarian elections. Orbán discussed Hungary's stance with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and noted Ukraine's refusal to accept a Hungarian delegation to assess the pipeline's damage. Meanwhile, Ukraine is working to restore the pipeline despite ongoing Russian attacks. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)