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Overnight reports indicate that Russia’s oil earnings have surged amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, impacting global energy prices. European leaders reaffirm their commitment to strict sanctions against Russia despite rising energy costs.

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Leaders convened in Brussels this morning to address a new energy crisis amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The summit also faces challenges from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding a crucial loan for Ukraine.

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This morning, EU leaders prepare for discussions on the Middle East crisis, energy prices, and Ukraine. Diplomatic solutions will be explored, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán’s veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine remains contentious.

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This morning, the leaders of the European Union gather for a summit addressing Hungary’s veto of financial support for Ukraine, the escalating Middle East conflict, and persistently high energy prices.

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Today, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to sanctions against Russia despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Discussions continue regarding energy strategy and military resource allocation impacting the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever urged Europe this morning to negotiate with Russia to end the Ukraine conflict and restore access to affordable energy. The European Union remains divided on this approach.

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Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters this morning in Budapest, framing April’s election as a choice between peace and war. He criticised Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and the European Union regarding the Druzhba pipeline dispute.

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Overnight, Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar accused Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of collaborating with Russian agents ahead of the 12 April elections. Magyar emphasised the need to address economic challenges in his campaign.

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Officials in Brussels are addressing the potential implications of Viktor Orbán’s veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine. This situation may extend past the Hungarian elections on 12 April.

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European Union leaders criticise President Trump’s sanction lift on Russian oil, asserting it undermines efforts against Russia’s war in Ukraine. Tensions escalate amid rising Middle Eastern conflict and soaring oil prices.