Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjártó said that Budapest and Belgrade will respond to the increase in fees for the transit of Russian gas through Bulgaria. His words guide the way RIA News.
According to him, Hungary and Serbia will agree on their positions and will not leave Bulgaria’s decision unanswered. He also described Bulgaria’s decision as hostile. He emphasized that Russia’s gas supply to Hungary is not subject to sanctions.
On October 17, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin statedHe said that everyone in Europe is worried about the end of the conflict in Ukraine.
Putin met with Orban on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing. The Russian leader noted that relations with many European countries, like those with Hungary, have been developed and maintained, and that this has no purpose other than creating satisfaction. At the same time, the Russian president noted that trade turnover between Moscow and Budapest in 2023 will drop by 30%.
Previously reportedIt was stated that Orban and Putin will visit China at the same time.