Hungary has threatened to Ukraine by war in case of a repeated attack on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline. This was stated in the office of the Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Statement by Orbán's office
The Hungarian prime minister's office has warned that another Ukrainian attack on the Turkish Stream will be regarded as attack on a NATO country. This is reported by the Ukrmedia referring to the statement released on 21 March.
The Hungarian government stressed that in the event of an attack on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline, all appropriate measures will be taken to protect the NATO member state.
Possible consequences for Ukraine
In a statement, Orban's office emphasised that any attack on the pipeline would be regarded as an attack on a NATO country. The Hungarian authorities point to «all the consequences for Ukraine».
At the same time, the statement does not provide direct evidence of Ukraine's involvement in previous attacks on the Turkish Stream.
Context.
«The Turkish Stream is a gas pipeline that transports Russian gas to Europe via the Black Sea and Turkey. Hungary receives a significant portion of its gas via this route.
Hungary has been a NATO member since 1999. Relations between Budapest and Kyiv have remained tense in recent years.
Ukrainian
English
Two hours and the Magyars will be gone