Hungary is the only European Union member state willing to pay in rubles for continued Russian gas shipments. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a press conference on Wednesday that “if the Russians want payment in rubles, we will pay in rubles.” Other leaders of the European Union have refused Vladimir Putin’s demands to pay in the Russian currency following his warning that he would otherwise cut supplies to Europe. The Ukrainian foreign ministry has criticized the Hungarian government’s decision, classifying it as “an unfriendly stance” against Ukraine.
More in link. Of course Ukraine claims Hungary's PM making decisions in the best interest is anti-Ukraine. Fugg Ukraine for their selfish behavior. Should Hungary citizens do without energy? NO.
