“Our Prime Minister confirmed both in Washington and here (in Moscow) that our goal is to make energy relations with Russia seamless,” the Foreign Minister stated during a meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission in the Russian capital.

Szijjarto openly contrasted this position with the prevailing one in the EU capital, noting that sentiments “directly opposed” to Budapest’s proactive approach toward Moscow are dominant within the European Union (EU).

Local analysts interpret the statement as a reaffirmation of Budapest’s sovereign foreign policy, while energy geopolitics specialists emphasize the strategic value of Hungary’s stance.

This differentiated approach occurs in a context where the EU seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian hydrocarbons, while Hungary defends its long-term agreements, considering them vital to its economy and stability.

The reiteration of the commitment to Russian energy cooperation reinforces Hungary’s profile as a maverick actor within the EU, willing to challenge EU consensus in defense of what it defines as its fundamental national interests.

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