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Hungary's Foreign Minister Faces Probe Over Kremlin Ties

4/4/2026

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Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Foreign Minister, is implicated in joint investigation over communicating with the Kremlin about EU sanctions.
Leaked transcripts show he shared EU discussions with Russian officials and pressed the Kremlin to block sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet.
The investigation reportedly weakens EU unity against Russia and coincides with Hungary's elections, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces opposition.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister condemned Szijjártó's actions and called for an investigation.

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Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Foreign Minister, is implicated in joint investigation over communicating with the Kremlin about EU sanctions.
Leaked transcripts show he shared EU discussions with Russian officials and pressed the Kremlin to block sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet.
The investigation reportedly weakens EU unity against Russia and coincides with Hungary's elections, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces opposition.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister condemned Szijjártó's actions and called for an investigation.