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Hungarian FM Admits Contact with Russia Before & After EU Meetings

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 13:15 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 13:15 | 1 source | 1 article

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Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Foreign Minister, has acknowledged having contact with Russian officials before and after meetings of the European Union. This admission is likely to fuel further scrutiny of Hungary's relationship with Russia, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the EU's efforts to present a united front against Russian aggression. The news may lead to increased pressure on Hungary from other EU member states to clarify its position and demonstrate greater solidarity with the bloc's foreign policy objectives.

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Politico EU 24 mar. 2026, 13:15 (1 hour ago) Excellent

Hungary’s foreign minister admits speaking to Russia before and after EU meetings

Hungarian government had said report about calls with Moscow were "fake news."

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