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Hungary's Gas Dependence Grows Amid EU Energy Struggles
8/19/2025
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Story summary
- Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, relies 85% on Russian gas while claiming to diversify energy sources.
- New agreements with Central Asian nations reinforce Russian influence instead of offering genuine alternatives.
- Orban's approach strengthens his position within the EU but hampers collective efforts to decrease reliance on autocratic regimes.
