US EditionKremlin Refuses to Congratulate Hungary’s New Leader After Election Upset
Dmitry Peskov said Moscow respects Hungary’s election result but will not congratulate Péter Magyar because Hungary backs sanctions against Russia.
- On Monday, the Kremlin announced it will not congratulate Peter Magyar on his election victory following Sunday's parliamentary vote, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating Russia does not send congratulations to "unfriendly countries."
- Russia designated Hungary an "unfriendly country" on March 5, 2022, though the Kremlin previously maintained dialogue with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was considered a rare ally in Europe.
- The opposition Tisza Party won 138 seats in Sunday's parliamentary election with nearly 99% of ballots counted, decisively defeating the ruling Fidesz and ending Orban's 16-year tenure as prime minister.
- Despite declining to congratulate, Peskov told reporters Moscow "respects" the choice made by Hungarians and expects to continue "very pragmatic contacts" with the new leadership, while Magyar confirmed readiness for cooperation.
- Peskov added the election result will not impact the Russia-Ukraine war, and Brussels will make EU funding decisions primarily on its own, while experts note Hungary's economic dependence on Russian energy may limit significant shifts in relations.
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Правда.РуKremlin Refuses to Congratulate Hungary’s New Leader After Election Upset
The Kremlin does not plan to congratulate Péter Magyar, the leader of Hungary's opposition, on his party's victory in the parliamentary elections, said Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. He emphasized that Hungary is considered an unfriendly country by Russia. 'We do not send ...
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Moscow will not congratulate Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar on his victory in the parliamentary elections because Hungary is "not a friendly country" that supports sanctions against Russia.
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