Hungary officially labels Russia a security threat to Europe
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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar signed a new foreign policy directive on Tuesday that officially designated Russia a threat to Hungary, Europe, and the global order. This marked a significant departure from the pragmatic approach of his predecessor, Viktor Orban, as the new government aligned its stance with the European Union by supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Since taking office in May, Magyar ended Hungary's opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession talks, backed the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, and lifted the veto on a €90 billion loan for Kiev. The document also cited concerns regarding the safety of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, despite Magyar having previously claimed to reach a formal agreement with President Zelensky to protect their rights.
Consequences
Andrey Kolesnik of Russia’s State Duma defense committee suggested that Russia may respond by cutting energy supplies to Hungary, stating that oil and energy shipments are now in question. The shift in diplomatic alignment leaves Hungary's continued reliance on Russian energy imports, which have persisted under the Magyar administration, in a state of potential instability.
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