According to the head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Hungarian authorities “robbed two Ukrainian armored bank cars that were in transit from Austria and stole money and precious metals in broad daylight.”
“This money does not belong to Hungary or its government; it belongs to the state bank of Ukraine Oschadbank and, therefore, to Ukrainian taxpayers. We demand their immediate return and call on all of Europe to condemn this unprecedented act of state banditry and racketeering,” Sibiga wrote, calling on Ukraine's European partners to speak out on the matter.
Earlier today, Oschadbank demanded the return of $40 million, €35 million and 9 kg of gold, which were transported legally.
Today is the third day since Hungarian authorities robbed two Ukrainian armored banking vehicles, which were transiting from Austria, and stole money and precious metals in broad daylight.
This money does not belong to Hungary or its government; it is owned by Ukraine's state…
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) March 8, 2026
