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Hungary's New Leader Aims to Cut Russian Energy Dependence

4/19/2026

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Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar aims to reduce the country's heavy dependence on Russian energy.
His government will lift former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on €90 billion in EU aid to Ukraine and drop opposition to sanctions against Russia.
Despite promises, Hungary's energy dependence remains high, with 93% of crude oil imports from Russia in 2025.
Magyar aims to reduce dependence by 2035 while facing pressure from the EU's 2027 deadline.

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Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar aims to reduce the country's heavy dependence on Russian energy.
His government will lift former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on €90 billion in EU aid to Ukraine and drop opposition to sanctions against Russia.
Despite promises, Hungary's energy dependence remains high, with 93% of crude oil imports from Russia in 2025.
Magyar aims to reduce dependence by 2035 while facing pressure from the EU's 2027 deadline.