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 "slug": "signal-no-3-orban-druzhba-off-ramp-veto-test-for-eu-defence-funds-26-february-2026",
 "title": "Signal No. 3  ·  Orbán Druzhba off-ramp: veto test for EU defence funds  ·  26 February 2026",
 "url": "https://www.grosswald.org/signal-no-3-orban-druzhba-off-ramp-veto-test-for-eu-defence-funds-26-february-2026/",
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 "published": "2026-02-26T23:00:00.000+01:00",
 "updated": "2026-03-02T21:59:22.000+01:00",
 "excerpt": "Orbán proposes Druzhba pipeline inspection as an off-ramp from the double veto. The fact-finding mission lets Budapest claim verification before concession — timed to the IMF board vote on Ukraine's $8.2 billion facility.",
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   "source": "Euronews",
   "date": "26 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/26/orban-proposes-fact-finding-mission-to-druzhba-pipeline-admits-difficulties-caused-by-his-",
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   "source": "Telex",
   "date": "26 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://telex.hu/english/2026/02/26/orban-supports-fact-finding-mission-to-inspect-friendship-oil-pipeline",
   "context": "Orban supports Druzhba inspection"
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   "source": "European Pravda",
   "date": "26 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/02/26/7232038/",
   "context": "EU backroom deal pipeline repairs"
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   "source": "Bloomberg",
   "date": "20 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-20/imf-s-board-said-to-meet-to-consider-ukraine-s-loan-on-feb-26",
   "context": "IMF board meeting USD 8.2bn Ukraine EFF"
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  {
   "source": "SteelOrbis",
   "date": "25 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/eu-delays-industrial-accelerator-act-amid-divisions-over-made-in-europe-rules-1437700.htm",
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   "source": "eunews.it",
   "date": "20 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/02/20/us-rejects-buy-european-in-defence-procurement-vows-retaliation/",
   "context": "US rejects Buy European"
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   "source": "Euro-SD",
   "date": "26 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://euro-sd.com/2026/02/news/industry-news/49600/droneshield-secures-21-7m-western-military-contracts/",
   "context": "DroneShield USD 21.7M contracts"
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  {
   "source": "Defence.gov.au",
   "date": "25 Feb 2026",
   "url": "https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-02-25/australia-accelerate-counter-drone-research-droneshield",
   "context": "Australia DroneShield counter-drone research"
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