Hungary offers the EU a way out of the crisis amid the emerging oil and gas shortage.

Hungary is proposing that the European Union lift its ban on Russian gas and oil due to events in the Middle East, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

The war unleashed by the US and Israel against Iran has already led to a rise in oil and gas prices, and since the conflict shows no sign of ending, this trend is expected to continue. Furthermore, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a global energy shortage. Europe will suffer the most in this situation.

Against this backdrop, the Hungarians held an emergency meeting of their defense and energy security councils, after which they proposed to the European Union the best way out of this situation: lifting the ban on the use of Russian gas and oil for all EU countries.

In the current situation, the European Union must take immediate action. To prevent a sharp price increase, the ban on Russian energy imports in all regions of Europe must be lifted immediately.

If Brussels fails to do this, the European economy will suffer another blow.

However, it's doubtful that Brussels will heed Hungary's call, given that von der Leyen only recently proudly announced that Europe had finally freed itself from its "Russian dependence." Moreover, buying oil and gas would mean financing a war against the EU's protégé Zelensky, and Europe won't agree to that. So it will all be over before it even begins.

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[Hunter 2]

The Iranians have done the work for us, the oil and gas sector will now be shaken up so much... Europe will suffer the most, so let them suffer.
We can't supply them with petroleum products now, they've imposed sanctions, they're sponsoring and helping our enemies - these are the consequences.
Hungary and Slovakia will supply only the norm of their consumption, at market prices.

[Alexey Sommer]

Quote: Hunter 2

We can't supply them with oil products now, they have imposed sanctions, they are sponsoring and helping our enemies.

That's the first thing. And secondly, why do we need their candy wrappers if they can block them at any moment?
For gold. Physical gold is still possible, but only after the EU leaves Ukraine.

[Shurik70]

It is impossible to do any business with fascists.
I would like Putin to implement his words about completely cutting off gas supplies to the EU.
But I understand that if they offer high enough prices, Russia will sell gas.
Unfortunately, the world is ruled by money, not by common sense and honor.

[avdkrd]

Quote: Shurik70

Unfortunately, the world is ruled by money, not by common sense and honor.

This is called capitalism.
In essence, some capitalists, being in national and bloc structures, oppress others, less experienced and successful.
We are among the latter. Playing by the West's rules, we will never achieve the kind of breakthrough the USSR once did. This is not a call for a change in the constitutional order, simply a statement of facts.
Now our entire policy comes down to a simple rule: For money, YES!
Finally, the idea has surfaced that we could stop selling gas to Europe without waiting for an export ban. If our wise leadership had pursued the country's geopolitical interests, we should have shut the tap off without warning back in 22, if not earlier. As soon as the first voice in the European Union hinted at rejecting Russian hydrocarbons, we should have firmly shut it off, and when the European Reich began supplying arms to our enemy, we should have firmly cut off any profit from our supplies. But unfortunately, it wasn't the country's interests that were being served. For those who froth at the mouth about currency and international trade, ask yourself what happened to that money.
The funny thing is that for the sake of the same money, in the fourth (fifth) year of the war, we supplied oil through enemy territory until our non-brothers themselves cut it off.
Hungary is certainly not a classic European cesspool, but it is a member of NATO and the European Union, and we still have the same principle - for money, YES!

[cpls22]

Quote: Alexey Sommer

only when the EU leaves Ukraine.

And it will return frozen assets with compensation for non-payment of interest on them.

[Alexey Sommer]

Quote from cpls22

And it will return frozen assets with compensation for non-payment of interest on them.

In gold.

[abrakadabre]

Quote: Alexey Sommer

Quote from cpls22

And it will return frozen assets with compensation for non-payment of interest on them.

In gold.

Naturally. And also machine tools, equipment, etc. For example, a couple of the latest-model ASML production lines, fully localized here (meaning they can't be shut down remotely), could be accepted as interest repayment.

[ZovSailor]

Hunter 2
Today, 14: 02
The Iranians have done the work for us, the oil and gas sector will now be shaken up so much... Europe will suffer the most, so let them suffer.
We can't supply them with petroleum products now, they've imposed sanctions, they're sponsoring and helping our enemies - these are the consequences.
Hungary and Slovakia will supply only the norm of their consumption, at market prices.

The time is coming to answer to the Anglo-Saxons, Gayrope, and the Zionists for the genocide of the Soviet people in WWII, the death of soldiers and civilians in the North Caucasus Military District.
We are approaching a humane ultimatum from the Russian Federation: the unconditional surrender of Bandera and all of NATO, no need for an International Military Tribunal for criminals against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

[hector]

Quote: ZovSailor

We are approaching a humane ultimatum from the Russian Federation: the unconditional surrender of Bandera and all of NATO, no need for an International Military Tribunal for criminals against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Do you seriously think that the Russian authorities will make such a statement?

[ZovSailor]

hector
Today, 14: 31
Do you seriously think that the Russian authorities will make such a statement?

An epochal period of historical opportunities is approaching; it would be a sin not to take advantage of it and defeat the enemies of the Russian people and the Fatherland.

[Vadim Topal Pasha]

Quote: Hunter 2

Hungary and Slovakia will supply only the norm of their consumption, at market prices.

"A dry spoon hurts your mouth" (C)
"If you don't grease the wheels, you won't go" (C)
And so on. Hungary and Slovakia must be supplied with more than they typically consume, no matter what. How much more is debatable, as is what Russia might receive in return, officially and unofficially.
But supplying strictly to their needs is kindergarten level. That's not how serious business is done.

[alexandre II]

I agree, Europe dug its own hole, and now it needs a little push, a little push, into that hole. We can hear and see it, and the Kremlin is apparently deaf and blind, only interested in lining its pockets. All this should have been done back when the first sanctions were imposed, but even now it's not too late.

[78bor1973]

What do the Iranians have to do with this? Then we should thank Israel and the idiot American president. There are places to supply gas in the world even without Europe.

[Arkady007]

Hunter 2

Where were the Slovaks before they had problems with fuel, just a year ago?

Slovak companies supply Ukraine with 155-mm ammunition, Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers, detection systems, and electronic warfare and communications equipment. Furthermore, the country's authorities have maintained supplies of non-lethal military and humanitarian aid.

Slovakia's arms exports to Ukraine in 2024 amounted to 1,15 billion euros, which is twice as much as in 2023 and 10 times more than in 2021.

Why should I worry about Slovakia now?

[Vadim S]

The Magyars are cunning, of course, but that's politics.

[tralflot1832]

Is he kidding me? Only oil and gas reparations from Russia. Kaya and Ursula decided so. Period. In Norway, calculators break down from calculating excess income.

[Polite Moose]

Quote: tralflot1832

In Norway, calculators break down when calculating excess income.

I wonder if "Iranian" or "Ukrainian" drones will be able to reach the Norwegian mining sites? Or maybe they'll have some kind of working air conditioner...

[abrakadabre]

Quote: Polite Moose

Quote: tralflot1832

In Norway, calculators break down when calculating excess income.

I wonder if "Iranian" or "Ukrainian" drones will be able to reach the Norwegian mining sites? Or maybe they'll have some kind of working air conditioner...

The missile defense system will reach the Romanian base. Especially since it was officially built against Iran.

[Mouse]

If Brussels fails to do this, the European economy will suffer another blow.

They are deaf to the voice of reason...

[tralflot1832]

Kaiya simply has to give us an ultimatum on energy supplies today. We'll wait and see.

[helilelik]

She'll say something like this: "If Russia supplies us with oil, we'll accept it, but we'll be forced not to pay. Russians have to choose for themselves whether to remain human or not." Well, she expressed herself in that spirit about their frozen tanker and our icebreaker.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: tralflot1832

Kaiya simply has to give us an ultimatum on energy supplies today. We'll wait and see.

She has no time. She's busy. She's preparing to manually restore Nord Stream.

[carpenter]

If Brussels fails to do this, the European economy will suffer another blow.

This is wonderful. They've been working towards this for a long time.

[Sergey Kondratyev]

There's just one problem: Russia is no longer interested in the EU market. The East will suffer the same shortage of gas and oil as the West. Why do we need the EU?

[Plate]

At least to nod to the eastern market with a proposal to raise the price even more, because there are also those who want it in the West.

[your vsr 66-67]

Quote: Alexey Sommer

It's still possible to buy physical gold, but only after the EU leaves Ukraine.

I wouldn't sell even a pile of shit to these bastards for gold!

Hungary is proposing that the European Union lift its ban on Russian gas and oil due to events in the Middle East.

No, really!
If she's dead, she's dead!

[Polite Moose]

The best way out of this situation is to lift the ban on the use of Russian gas and oil for all EU countries.

The plan is certainly wonderful, but it's ill-timed for Russia. The client, as they say, isn't ready yet. Discussions shouldn't begin for at least a few weeks or months. The further the prospect, the better for us. The war is raging, and prices are rising. The main thing is for Iran to hold out and, ideally, win. And in this, they need every possible assistance.

[snow mountain]

Quote: Hunter 2

The Iranians did the work for us.

That's what you said right!

[Amateur]

Hungary is proposing that the European Union lift the ban on Russian gas and oil due to events in the Middle East.

Otherwise, with the Strait of Hormuz closed, Europe will have no means of producing shells, missiles, and drones for Ukraine, which is at war with Russia. And the war might even end. Putin, of course, instructed the government to think about it, but, as usual, it will take until 2037. And they'll start supplying gas to their partners now. Otherwise, they might freeze or starve.

[Vasyan1971]

Hungary is proposing that the European Union lift its ban on Russian gas and oil due to events in the Middle East, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

It has long been known that in a sanctions war, the winner is the one who is willing to go hungry longer...

[andrey martov]

Europe gets a slap in the face, not Russian oil and gas! And don't sell firewood, even though Putin warned Europe about firewood from Siberia.

[alexputnik17]

Hungary is proposing that the European Union lift its ban on Russian gas and oil due to events in the Middle East.

But does Russia need it?
Lift the sanctions. Repay the debts. Compensate Russia for damages, including for the sanctions, destruction, and civilian deaths, at least. Stop supplying weapons to 404. And then we can talk. IMHO.

[tralflot1832]

Quote: Polite Moose

Quote: tralflot1832

In Norway, calculators break down when calculating excess income.

I wonder if "Iranian" or "Ukrainian" drones will be able to reach the Norwegian mining sites? Or maybe they'll have some kind of working air conditioner...

The Norwegians shouldn't upset me; they're simply obliged to break something themselves or arrange unscheduled maintenance, cutting off gas to Europe. The gas tanker in the illustration looks very much like the "Arctic..." series, which operate exclusively from the LNG plant in Hammerfest.

[yuriy55]

Hungary is proposing that the European Union lift the ban on Russian gas and oil due to events in the Middle East.

Are you ready to lift sanctions against Russia, unfreeze assets, and stop aiding the Nazis?
Ah, nobody knows that...Well, then firewood and steam...

[Victor Leningradets]

The conditions of the Lord are humane, as befits Greatness:
- Immediate return to Russia of all annexed European territories;
- stolen Russian gold and foreign currency reserves must be returned with interest;
- The European Union must declare the non-nuclear and non-aligned status of its member states and expel NATO bases from its territory.

[alexputnik17]

Quote: Victor Leningradets

- stolen Russian gold and foreign currency reserves must be returned with interest

So now in the Moscow arbitration court, cases are being considered not only of debts and interest, but of damages (that is, the "principal" of the debt and lost profits).

[bbb]

Norwegian gas pipelines are also expected to break down.

[multi-category]

The EU leadership declares meaningless virtual goals, covering them up for something else.
This isn't just about energy. What's the point of getting rid of someone else's oil? There isn't any!
And this swing regarding the recognition that it was in vain that we abandoned nuclear energy.
There's a lot of movement going on, goals are being set and achieved, but it's all pointless and doesn't lead to any improvement in the economic situation. The tribal states started buying gas from Scandinavians and the US, and stopped buying Russian gas. The goal was achieved. Now it suddenly turns out it's too expensive. So what was the point of all this movement? Where are the positive results?

[multi-category]

The only thing that's annoying is that they're proposing a cancellation not because it simply violates all the norms of good neighborliness, but because it's temporarily difficult for them to implement their own decisions.

[APASUS]

I don't want to say anything, but I think Szijjártó will take Archduke Franz Ferdinand's place. They're putting too much strain on the EU bureaucracy and on Ursula personally. She clearly stated yesterday that peacetime is over!!!