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PM Orbán: The price of gas is three times pre-war levels
PM Orbán said the results of the government’s public survey on sanctions show that Hungarians reject the EU’s sanctions policy.
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State Secretary calls for energy-related sanctions against Russia to be scrapped
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said recently that the EU sanctions against Russia were not aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
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President Novák urges peace in Ukraine
President Novák noted that Hungary had firmly condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine from the beginning, and said this position had not changed.
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FM: Europe must accept sanctions have failed
The foreign minister said the government will not let Hungarians be made to pay the price of war.
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FM: Hungary will continue to aid Ukraine on a bilateral basis
The foreign minister said Hungary is prepared to continue aiding Ukraine on a bilateral basis, but will not support the European Union taking out a loan for that purpose.
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FM Szijjártó: “We need an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations!”
Péter Szijjártó: Hungary does not support statements that will deepen the conflict
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House Speaker: Sanctions threaten a European recession
Sanctions against Russia have produced high inflation, an energy crisis and the threat of a European recession.
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FM: Hungary considers 2022 “the year of big disappointments”
The foreign minister said the East and the West should reopen their communication channels.
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FM: Hungary will not accept sanctions that threaten energy security
The foreign minister said the war in Ukraine has lasted for eight months so far and the European economy “is struggling”.
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FM: Hungary "alone" in promoting peace in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine affects the entire world, the foreign minister said, noting the energy crisis and emerging food crisis.
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FM: Trump's method of peace needed in Ukraine
The foreign minister said Hungary has an opportunity to contribute to the start of a dialogue between the sides that stand against each other.
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Survey: Most Hungarians want to see end of Russia-Ukraine war
Most Hungarians, 92%, want to see an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine war and have the sides engage in peace talks.
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FM: No hope for peace without communication between west and Russia
The foreign minister said the European Union has “totally mismanaged” the Ukraine crisis.