6 March 04:21
Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining seven employees of Oschadbank and two vehicles with 35 million euros and 9 kg of gold, demanding their release.
Lara Maior
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga accused Hungary of having "taken hostage" seven employees of the state bank Oschadbank in Budapest. They were in a vehicle transporting 35 million euros and 9 kg of gold between Austria and Ukraine. Sybiga demanded the immediate release of his compatriots, denouncing Hungary's actions as "terrorism and state blackmail." Oschadbank confirmed that its vehicles are being held in central Budapest, but the condition of the employees is unknown. The Hungarian government has not commented on the situation. Hungary has been criticized for its close ties with Russia, blocking EU sanctions against Moscow and demanding conditions for financial aid to Ukraine.
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Ucraina acuză Ungaria că a luat „ostatici” şapte angajaţi ai unei bănci ucrainene, la Budapesta. Două vehule al băncii, care transportau 35 de milioane de euro şi 9 kg de aur, reţinute
#Ucraina acuză Ungaria că a 'luat ostatici' șapte angajați ai unei bănci ucrainene din Budapesta
Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven people hostage
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