US EditionRussian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor
The Kremlin said it expects pragmatic dialogue with Peter Magyar and will base future ties on his government’s next steps.
- Peter Magyar's Tisza party won Hungary's national elections, defeating Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close ally of Russian President Putin.
- Reports emerged during the campaign that Russian authorities attempted to help Orban avoid defeat, though Russia officially denied interfering in Hungary's domestic politics.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia respects the election outcome and expects to maintain "pragmatic" contacts with Hungary's new government following Tisza's victory.
- Magyar previously indicated a willingness to negotiate with Russia, a development Peskov noted would be useful for both Moscow and Budapest.
- Peskov said Moscow is interested in building good relations with Hungary as with all European countries, signaling Russia's broader engagement across Europe.
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