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Sign InHungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced that Budapest will block a 90 billion euro European Union loan intended for Ukraine. The decision comes as a direct response to the suspension of oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, which is vital for Hungary's energy security. Szijjarto emphasized that the resumption of oil flows is a non-negotiable condition for approving the financial aid package. This move escalates geopolitical tensions within the EU and threatens the financial stability of Ukraine's war-time economy. Markets are closely monitoring the situation as it impacts regional energy supplies and the cohesion of EU foreign policy. Analysts suggest this dispute could lead to increased volatility in the EUR/USD pair and European government bonds.