Hungary Defies EU by Deepening Energy Ties to Russia
- Hungary's foreign minister visited Moscow to negotiate deals for more Russian gas and oil.
- Hungary relies on Russia for 80-85% of its gas and most of its oil, and wants to maintain that dependence.
- The new agreements come despite EU sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
- Hungary has lobbied against sanctions on Russian energy and criticized the EU's stance.
- Hungary's leader aims to secure the country's energy supply through Russia regardless of the war in Ukraine.
Reuters 