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Hungary's New PM Aims to Cut Russian Energy Dependence

4/16/2026

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Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister, aims to reduce the country's reliance on Russian energy.
Transitioning away from Russian oil and gas will be costly due to Hungary's deep ties to Russian energy.
Experts note alternatives like the Adria pipeline, though they come at higher prices.
Anita Orbán, Hungary's foreign minister, prioritizes cutting Russian energy dependence while the EU's 2027 deadline may be unrealistic.

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Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister, aims to reduce the country's reliance on Russian energy.
Transitioning away from Russian oil and gas will be costly due to Hungary's deep ties to Russian energy.
Experts note alternatives like the Adria pipeline, though they come at higher prices.
Anita Orbán, Hungary's foreign minister, prioritizes cutting Russian energy dependence while the EU's 2027 deadline may be unrealistic.