Orban's FM Confirms Calls With Lavrov Amid EU Talks, Defends 'Diplomacy'
Source: Kyiv Post
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has admitted that he has been in contact with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during European Union meetings, confirming reports that had previously been dismissed by Budapest as “fake news.”
The Washington Post (WaPo), citing several current and former European security officials, reported that Szijjártó regularly called his Russian counterpart during breaks in EU ministerial meetings to provide “direct reports on what was discussed” and suggest possible courses of action.
According to Euronews, speaking on Monday at a campaign event in Keszthely, Szijjártó confirmed that he maintains contact with counterparts outside the EU, including Lavrov, arguing that such communication is a routine part of diplomacy. Szijjártó said:
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And if you need any proof that Slovakia, Hungary and Russia are working hand-in-hand, here it is from the Slovak PM's mouth:
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Per the "Background" description at the bottom of this article, there is a transcript of a phone call from the Hungarian FM to Lavrov, who is Russia's FM. Many European countries have accused the Hungarian FM of communicating confidential EU information to the Russians. Sometimes even during breaks in EU meetings after EU discussion of sensitive topics.