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US senators threaten sanctions over Hungary blockade of EU aid to Ukraine
Two US senators announced legislation to sanction Hungarian officials after Budapest blocked a €90 billion EU aid package to Ukraine amid a dispute over Russian oil deliveries and broader tensions between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Mar 27th 2026 · Hungary
Insights
- Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis introduced the BLOCK PUTIN Act to target Hungarian officials with sanctions.
- Hungary has blocked a proposed €90 billion EU assistance package to Ukraine during a diplomatic dispute.
- Ukraine halted Russian oil deliveries to Hungary earlier this year, citing damage to the Druzhba pipeline.
- US lawmakers say NATO members that undermine Ukraine aid will face consequences but can regain compliance.
- Without the EU package, Ukraine is projected to run short of funds by June according to financial estimates.