US EditionKremlin declares Putin was ‘never friends with Orban’ after historic election defeat
- The Kremlin declared it was "never friends" with outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban following his landslide election loss to pro-EU candidate Peter Magyar.
- Orban previously enjoyed warm relations with President Vladimir Putin, often opposing sanctions on Russia and blocking Kyiv's European Union bid during his tenure.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov added that Russia considers Hungary an "unfriendly country," explaining why Moscow did not congratulate Magyar on his victory.
- Magyar affirmed Ukraine is the "clear victim" in the conflict and hopes Moscow will be forced to end the war soon.
- Despite the political shift, Magyar acknowledged Budapest must continue purchasing Russian oil and gas, while Moscow looks forward to "continuing our highly pragmatic engagement.
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It was neither the EU nor Hungary's connection to Russia that led to Viktor Orban's major defeat in the parliamentary elections. According to Russian media, it was weak domestic policy, says an expert.
Putin's press secretary got away from the loser premiere of Hungary.
For years, Hungary's prime minister has represented the interests of Kremlin chief Putin in the EU. However, after Orbán's historic election, Russia must change. How large can its influence as an oil and gas supplier still be?
Kremlin says Putin was ‘never friends’ with Viktor Orban after historic election defeat
The Kremlin has declared that it was “never friends” with outgoing Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban, as it braces for a new era of relations with Budapest following his landslide loss to a pro-EU candidate.
"We Were Never friends." Russia Distances From Orbán After Hungarian Prime Minister Misses Elections
Russia now says that it was never "a friend" of the prime minister in Hungary's functions, despite Orbán has told Putin that he would be "at his service". Moscow respects Hungarian electoral results.
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