The Independent called Magyar's ultimatum to Kiev a bad signal for the EU.

The ultimatum of the future Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar to Kiev on the issue of lifting the veto on a loan of €90 billion was a bad signal for the European Union. This was reported by The Independent newspaper.

The publication recalls that Magyar declared his readiness to lift the Hungarian veto on a loan that is critically important for Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, but on condition that Russian oil supplies are resumed via the Druzhba pipeline.

The loss of Viktor Orban's party in the elections was perceived by many as Budapest's U-turn from Moscow. However, Magyar's position on energy and Ukraine points to a thinner line of rapprochement that could play into Russia's hands, the newspaper writes.

"It is especially evident in Hungary how closely European policy towards Ukraine is linked to Russian energy resources. Brussels openly celebrated the departure of Europe's most "obstructionist" leader, Kiev breathed a sigh of relief, and Western commentators rushed to announce the end of "illiberal democracy" in Europe. However, it became clear this week that the picture is much more complicated," the publication says.

On the pipeline: Kiev uses Druzhba to blackmail the new Hungarian authorities

Due to Ukraine's policy in Europe, the number of supporters of dialogue with Russia is growing

Magyar said on April 20 that Zelensky should stop blackmailing Hungary and resume oil supplies through Druzhba. According to him, if the head of the Kiev regime wants to review the already agreed conditions for the resumption of the oil pipeline, this will be the wrong approach.

Zelensky promised on April 14 that oil supplies via Druzhba would be resumed at the end of the month. At the same time, on April 15, Magyar admitted that his country could not abandon oil from the Russian Federation. These products, he added, are extremely important for Hungary.