Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has confirmed that, despite new sanctions, Russia will continue supplying crude oil, natural gas and nuclear fuel to Hungary.
Speaking in Moscow on Monday, Szijjártó emphasized the importance of Russian energy deliveries in maintaining Hungary’s secure energy supply. He mentioned that he had met with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and several energy company executives, highlighting the significant role these deliveries play.
Szijjártó clarified that the issue was not political but rather a matter of “physical reality” and infrastructure. “We have no intention of ending this cooperation, especially since no one has offered us a better alternative. We are unaware of any other energy sources that are as secure or competitively priced,” he stated.
He also criticized the inclusion of Gazprombank on the U.S. sanctions list, describing it as an effort to pressure countries in Central and Southeastern Europe that rely on Russian energy.
Szijjártó assured that Hungary would work tirelessly to ensure its energy security, noting that other countries in the region were facing the same challenges and were collaborating to resolve the issue.
