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Hungary Defies EU, Sticks to Russian Energy Reliance

10/15/2025

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On October 15, 2025, at Russian Energy Week, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó rejected European Union (EU) plans to phase out Russian energy by 2027.
He stressed Hungary relies on Russian energy, and cutting supplies would jeopardize energy security.
His remarks reflect Hungary's divergence from EU and NATO allies reducing dependence on Russian energy.
Opposition leader Peter Magyar said any shift away from Russian energy would be gradual, targeting 2035.

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On October 15, 2025, at Russian Energy Week, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó rejected European Union (EU) plans to phase out Russian energy by 2027.
He stressed Hungary relies on Russian energy, and cutting supplies would jeopardize energy security.
His remarks reflect Hungary's divergence from EU and NATO allies reducing dependence on Russian energy.
Opposition leader Peter Magyar said any shift away from Russian energy would be gradual, targeting 2035.