03-16-2026, 12:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-16-2026, 12:17 PM by BostonCard.)
My understanding is that the pipeline was damaged by Russian drones so I think it is a bit much to ask Ukraine to expend resources to fix a pipeline that benefits its enemy. Zelenskyy has said that he doesn’t want to do it but may not have a choice if European aid is conditioned upon it.
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One additional aspect is that Hungary will hold elections mid-April. Opinion polls consistently show the opposition party with a lead, but Hungary’s system gives Fidesz (Orban’s party) a structural advantage.
Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains lead as election nears, poll shows - https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-o...026-03-11/
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One additional aspect is that Hungary will hold elections mid-April. Opinion polls consistently show the opposition party with a lead, but Hungary’s system gives Fidesz (Orban’s party) a structural advantage.
Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains lead as election nears, poll shows - https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-o...026-03-11/
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