Hungary
Hungary reiterates reliance on Russian oil
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 09:31 UTC · 1 source
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has reiterated that Hungary cannot abandon Russian oil, calling supplies via the Druzhba pipeline 'extremely important' for the country. He stated that from a technical and economic standpoint, Hungary cannot operate without these imports. This stance highlights Hungary's continued energy dependence on Russia despite broader European efforts to reduce reliance.
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 09:31 UTC · First reported: 7h ago