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Hungary and Russia Agreed to Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties in December Cooperation Plan: Politico
- On December 9, 2025, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko signed a 12-point cooperation plan in Moscow committing both nations to deepen ties in energy, trade, and cultural exchanges.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orban has maintained direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reportedly offering to help "in any way" during an October phone call, reflecting his government's sovereignty-focused foreign policy.
- Media outlets claimed in March that Szijjarto provided Moscow "direct-line" access to "strategic information on crucial issues," including an EU document on Ukraine's accession, allegedly sending files through the Hungarian embassy.
- The European Union on April 9 demanded Hungary "explain itself as a matter of urgency," while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot accused Hungary of "betrayal" of EU solidarity over the leaked information.
- These revelations complicate Prime Minister Viktor Orban's re-election bid ahead of Sunday's vote, as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe cited concerns about an "uneven playing field" due to state media control.
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Hungary is suspected of passing information about EU meetings to Russia, according to intercepted phone calls. Brussels sees a need for clarification and intends to raise the issue at the highest level.
·Hamburg, Germany
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A media consortium revealed that a Hungarian minister would have provided strategic information on the EU in Moscow.
·Montreal, Canada
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Dagens Nyheter.New leaks to investigative media in Hungary reveal details of Hungary's ongoing information sharing with Russia, reports the Reuters news agency.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Hungary and Russia have signed a 12-point plan to expand economic, energy, trade and cultural ties.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Left
47% Left
L 47%
C 24%
R 29%
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