Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, is facing serious allegations after a report by The Washington Post claimed he shared confidential EU discussions with Russia over several years.
According to the investigation, which cites European sources, Szijjártó allegedly maintained frequent contact with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, informing him about internal debates within the European Union—particularly on issues related to Russia.
Sources claim that during breaks in meetings of the Council of the European Union, the Hungarian minister would call Russian officials to relay details and signal the positions of European leaders.
Following these revelations, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacted by saying such accusations are “not surprising,” suggesting that suspicions about Hungary’s conduct have existed for some time.
On the other hand, Szijjártó has categorically denied the claims, calling them “fake news” with political motives ahead of Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections.
Additional reports also اشاره a possible operation by Russian intelligence services aimed at influencing Hungary’s political landscape, at a time when polls indicate an advantage for the opposition ahead of the April 12 vote.
