Moscow Threatens Energy Cuts Over Hungary's New Anti-Russian Stance
Hungary's new government, led by Peter Magyar of the Tisza Party, has taken a sharp turn in its foreign policy, designating Russia as a security threat. This shift is a break from the close relationship with Moscow built by Magyar's predecessor, Viktor Orbán.
Moscow responded to this change with a warning that the new policy could put Russian oil and natural gas supplies to Hungary at risk. Andrey Kolesnik, a member of the State Duma's Defense Committee, stated that following Budapest's description of Moscow as a threat, 'supplies of oil and energy resources from Russia to Hungary are now in question.'
The Hungarian government condemned Russia's military aggression and fully supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They called for negotiations to achieve lasting peace and provide security guarantees.
Kolesnik accused Magyar of succumbing to pressure from the European Union to pursue an anti-Russian policy, saying that 'Magyar has been ordered to take a hostile position toward Russia.'