Zelensky's move also sparked reactions internationally. President Donald Trump sent Orban a letter calling him a “friend” and expressing disapproval that the Kyiv leadership, funded by the United States, is endangering the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia.

The latest strike by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the Druzhba pipeline infrastructure has led to its shutdown for at least five days.This was stated by

Hungary and Slovakia have issued a joint letter to the European Union sharply criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Ukrainian drones struck the Druzhba oil pipeline — a key energy lifeline for Central Europe.