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Hungary's Ties to Russia Strain EU Relations Amid Ukraine Conflict

3/23/2026

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Reports say Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has updated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on EU Council meetings, according to a European security official.
Szijjártó called the claims "fake news" and accused critics of backing Hungary's opposition.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was not surprised, citing long-held suspicions.
Tensions rise over Hungary's ties to Russia and its stance on EU sanctions against Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict.

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Reports say Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has updated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on EU Council meetings, according to a European security official.
Szijjártó called the claims "fake news" and accused critics of backing Hungary's opposition.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was not surprised, citing long-held suspicions.
Tensions rise over Hungary's ties to Russia and its stance on EU sanctions against Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict.