KYIV, Ukraine, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary on Friday of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees who were reportedly transporting $40 million and nine kilograms of gold. Hungary is one of the few European countries to maintain close ties with Russia since its Ukraine offensive and has consistently opposed military aid for Kyiv. "Today in Budapest, Hungarian authorities took seven Ukrainian citizens hostage," Sybiha posted on X. The State Savings Bank of Ukraine, or Oschadbank, said its staff were transporting $40 million and nine kilograms of gold when they were detained. "We are talking about Hungary taking hostages and stealing money," Sybiha added on X.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 06, 2026 03:18 UTC