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Hungary's Orbán orders authorities to hold some $82 million in seized Ukrainian cash and gold

Hungary orders custody of a seized Ukrainian cash and gold shipment for up to 60 days for investigation.
The shipment, including 40 million dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold, is valued at about 82 million dollars.
Kyiv calls the seizure unlawful and accuses Hungary of acting under pressure from Russia.
Orbán's decree also tasks the tax authority to determine if the funds benefited Hungarian criminal or terrorist groups or political organizations.
Hungary’s parliament authorized the government to oppose Ukraine’s EU path and reject weapons funding initiatives.
Seven Ukrainian state bank employees were detained in Hungary before being expelled.
Orbán faces election pressure as he escalates anti-Ukraine rhetoric amid political opposition.
Hungary’s tax authority is investigating the seizure’s origin, destination, and intended use.
Ukraine denounces the seizure as a sign of lawlessness by Hungary’s government.
The seizure involved transport from Austria to Ukraine via Hungary.
The assets are valued at about $82 million according to current exchange rates.

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