Hungary Seeks More Russian Oil And Gas

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the Kremlin. This marks a rare step from a European leader as Russia’s war continues in Ukraine. Orbán, considered Putin’s closest EU partner, said the focus is Hungary’s continued access to “cheap Russian oil and gas.” Hungary remains one of the few EU countries still importing large quantities of Russian fossil fuels. Orbán has opposed EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy. He argues that Russian energy imports are crucial for Hungary’s economy, despite criticism from some quarters.