Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40mnThe State Savings Bank of Ukraine (Oschadbank) says bank staff transporting $40 million and nine kilogrammes of gold" have been detained in Hungary. KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary on Friday of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees who were reportedly transporting US$40 million and nine kilogrammes 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. The State Savings Bank of Ukraine (Oschadbank) said that the bank staff were transporting $40 million and nine kilogrammes of gold" when they were detained. "We are talking about Hungary taking hostages and stealing money," Sybiha added on X.

Source: Bangkok Post March 06, 2026 09:11 UTC