The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said this morning that it considered Hungary’s willingness to pay for Russian gas in rubles a “non-friendly act.” Ukraine also said that Hungary’s stance on allegations of Russian atrocities reinforces Russia’s sense of impunity and encourages Russia to “commit new atrocities against Ukrainians”.

“If Hungary really wants to help end the war, here’s how to do it: stop destroying unity in the EU, support new anti-Russian sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine and do not create additional sources of funding for the Russian military machine. “It’s never too late to get on the right side of the story, - said Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko.