Zelenskyy calls Hungary's treatment of Oschadbank cash-in-transit workers "banditry"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described Hungary's treatment of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit workers and seizure of Oschadbank funds as "banditry".
Source: European Pravda citing Zelenskyy during an online press briefing
Details: Zelenskyy was asked whether Ukraine has received support from any of its partners regarding the actions of the Hungarian security services – described as "banditry" – and how he would describe the events of 5 March.
Quote: "I think your example of banditry is very appropriate."
More details: Asked why Ukraine's partners have mostly stayed silent about the situation, Zelenskyy said: "Europe needs one thing today: not to stay silent." He said he has told partners this in conversations with them.
Background:
- János Lázár, Hungary's Minister of Construction and Transport, has made it clear that the seizure of the Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards and confiscation of money was carried out in response to Ukraine's alleged "blocking" of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Budapest has effectively admitted to hostage-taking and seizing Ukrainian funds for blackmail and described the Hungarian government's actions as "state terrorism".
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