US EditionHungarian minister shared EU confidential information with Russia for years, report claims
Péter Szijjártó shared confidential EU Council meeting details with Russia amid efforts to influence Hungary's April 12 election, raising concerns over EU trust and security, officials said.
- On Saturday, the Washington Post reported that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó regularly called Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during European Union meeting breaks to provide "direct reports on what was discussed."
- These allegations highlight long-standing concerns regarding Hungary's close ties to Moscow, as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has frequently blocked critical European Union financial aid to Ukraine while maintaining open channels with the Kremlin.
- Szijjártó confirmed the calls during a campaign event Monday, dismissing the report as "fake news," while European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper stated the allegations are "greatly concerning."
- EU officials are reportedly limiting confidential information shared with Hungary, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that suspicions have long existed and opposition leader Péter Magyar called the alleged actions "treason."
- With Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections approaching, the controversy intensifies pressure on Orbán's Fidesz party, as diplomats warn persistent security breaches could fundamentally alter how the European Union conducts sensitive negotiations.
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Szijjarto line change after denials: 'Dialogue with all' (ANSA)
The other day, Hungary's Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, called it fake news when Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X that he was not surprised by information from the Washington Post about close ties between Hungary and Russia during the recently concluded EU summit.
Hungarian FM Confirms Calling Russian Counterpart During EU Meets
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has confirmed regular communication with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during confidential EU meetings, Euronews reported on March 24. This follows reports alleging that Szijjártó routinely updates Moscow during breaks in EU summits. While the Hungarian government initially dismissed these allegations as “fake news,” Szijjártó confirmed the calls during a campaign event on the evening of March …
The Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijärtó confirmed that he contacted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during private meetings with the EU, following reports from the international press that the two often report during the Brussels meetings, reports Euronews. Sjijjjarto argued that discussions with other partners hold ...
EU Demands Answers, Hungary Points to Intel Operation Amid Russia Leak Claims
The European Commission has demanded ‘clarification’ from Hungary following accusations in Western and Hungarian media claiming that Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó leaked confidential EU information to Moscow for years. Speaking on Monday, 23 March, Commission spokeswoman Anita Hipper described the reports, first published by The Washington Post on 21 March, as ‘a matter of serious concern’, adding that ‘confidential relat…
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