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Hungary's Foreign Minister Accused of Sharing EU Secrets with Russia

4/9/2026

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Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is accused of offering to share European Union (EU) documents with Russia.
The allegations stem from leaked audio recordings reportedly between Szijjártó and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
The authenticity of the recordings remains unverified, but they intensify concerns about Hungary's alignment with Moscow.
The disclosures coincide with a critical election for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces scrutiny over a pro-Russian stance.

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Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is accused of offering to share European Union (EU) documents with Russia.
The allegations stem from leaked audio recordings reportedly between Szijjártó and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
The authenticity of the recordings remains unverified, but they intensify concerns about Hungary's alignment with Moscow.
The disclosures coincide with a critical election for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces scrutiny over a pro-Russian stance.