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Hungary Signs 12-Point Agreement to Boost Russian Investments

4/8/2026

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Hungary's government signed a confidential 12-point agreement with Russia, with Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko as signatories.
The 12-point plan addresses energy and education and aims to reverse Hungary's trade decline caused by EU sanctions.
The agreement seeks to encourage Russian investment in Hungary's energy projects, with Szijjarto defending the move as national interest despite opposition concerns.

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Hungary's government signed a confidential 12-point agreement with Russia, with Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko as signatories.
The 12-point plan addresses energy and education and aims to reverse Hungary's trade decline caused by EU sanctions.
The agreement seeks to encourage Russian investment in Hungary's energy projects, with Szijjarto defending the move as national interest despite opposition concerns.