Trump Angrily Rebukes Ukraine’s Attack on Druzhba Pipeline in Letter to Orbán
Friday, 22 August 2025 () Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán published the response of US President Donald Trump to his letter, in which the American leader expressed anger over Ukraine’s strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline, a vital artery for Central European energy security. Trump’s Direct and Emotional Response Earlier, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed that oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary were interrupted for the third time recently due to Ukrainian actions. The disruption again placed Central Europe’s energy infrastructure under strain, drawing a sharp reaction from Budapest. ““Viktor – I do not like hearing this – I am very angry about it. Tell Slovakia. You are my great friend – Donald,” Trump wrote in his letter. The letter, published openly by Orbán, underscores the symbolic weight of his ties with Trump, signaling Hungary’s reliance on Washington’s support in defending its energy interests.
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