Ukraine, Russia unable to finalize gas transit deal amid Azerbaijani mediation Despite Hungary currently importing Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline, Orban emphasized that he does not intend to abandon the transit route through Ukraine.

Hungary is in talks with Russia and Ukraine on keeping open gas shipments via Ukraine even though its Russian gas imports now come via the Turkstream pipeline, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday,

Hungary and Slovakia should not be afraid of Ukraine in Europe; instead, they should focus on ensuring that Russia has no place in Europe. — Ukrinform.

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year's Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow's dominance over Europe's energy markets.

Ukraine has said it will not extend the transit agreement for Russian gas through its territory, set to expire on Dec. 31.

Hungary is seeking a solution that would allow gas flows to Europe via Ukraine to continue once the current transit contract between Moscow and Kyiv expires, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Poland removed Viktor Orban and other top Hungarian officials from the guest list for a gala event Friday to mark the handover of the rotating Presidency of the European Union from Budapest to Warsaw.

Supply appears to be secure, but several countries are facing pressure on their networks and are seeking alternatives. Underground storage is depleting faster than in previous winters

Poland gears up to take-over presidency of the European Union as controversial Hungarian term comes to an end.

President Zelenskiy has hailed the transit halt as "one of Moscow's biggest defeats" and urged greater US gas exports to Europe.