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Hungary's foreign minister admits calling Lavrov during key EU meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirms regular communication with Russian counterpart during private EU discussions.

Editorial Staff
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Updated 2 months ago
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Summary

  • Szijjártó acknowledges routine contact with Lavrov.
  • Reports suggest calls occur during breaks in Brussels meetings.
  • The admission raises questions about Hungary's stance in EU politics.

Key Facts

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Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó
Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov
Event Date March 24, 2026

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Updates

Update at 03:39 UTC on 2026-03-26

Le Monde reported Péter Szijjarto reportedly provided real-time updates to Sergey Lavrov on EU discussions, raising concerns in Brussels.

Sources: Le Monde