Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ignited diplomatic tensions with Hungary after suggesting that Ukrainian troops could contact Prime Minister Viktor Orbán directly. Budapest interpreted this as a death threat, escalating the already strained relations between the two nations, particularly in light of Hungary's upcoming elections. The dispute centers around the Druzhba oil pipeline, which has been out of service since a Russian attack. Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would not repair the pipeline while the war continues, and Orbán vowed to break the blockade by force, amidst Hungary's refusal to support EU aid for Ukraine.