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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.
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Updated 16 days ago
Summary
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
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign Minister | Péter Szijjártó |
| Russian Counterpart | Sergei Lavrov |
| Event Date | March 24, 2026 |
Sources
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | EuroNews |
| Source count | 2 |
| First published | 2026-03-24T07:39:28.000Z |
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
Sources
- EuroNews: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/hungarys-foreign-minister-admits-calling-lavrov-during-key-eu-meetings
- Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/03/26/regular-exchanges-between-hungarian-and-russian-foreign-ministers-spark-scandal-in-brussels_6751820_4.html