# Ukraine aids Hungary amid heatwave-induced energy crisis

https://mins.news/en/item/15119

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-06 12:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-helping-hungary-keep-the-lights-on/

> High temperatures across Europe put pressure on Hungary’s energy system. On July 29, the country temporarily shut down its only nuclear power plant. Hungary then increased electricity imports from neighboring countries, including Ukraine, to help meet demand during the heatwave.

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