Hungary has signaled that it does not plan to suspend Russian natural gas deliveries. This stance was announced by the head of Hungary’s foreign ministry, as reported by Rambler with reference to TASS. The minister elaborated that switching to liquefied natural gas would not offset the decline in imports of Russian gas from the European Union. He argued that overcoming the energy crunch requires diversifying gas carriers and investing in LNG infrastructure.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, speaking on June 2, suggested that Turkey’s presidential victory would help maintain uninterrupted Russian gas flows into Hungary via the Turkish Stream pipeline. Orban noted that the country currently receives Russian gas through the southern corridor via Ankara and expressed doubts that Hungary and neighbouring Serbia would receive gas if a pro-American leadership had won in Turkey. Erdogan is expected to serve as Turkey’s president until 2028.
The Hungarian Ministry of Energy stated in May that Russia would continue to reliably supply gas to Hungary through Turkish Stream. The ministry pointed out that the contractual volume equals roughly 12.3 million cubic meters per day, and emphasized that this stability comes despite an energy crisis partly attributed to sanctions and other geopolitical tensions.
Analysts remark that Hungary remains focused on maintaining steady energy ties with Russia while seeking to reduce vulnerability through diversification strategies. Observers note that the Turkish Stream route currently represents a central channel for supply, reinforcing Hungarys position within the regional gas network. The discussion around LNG as an alternative underscores a broader European debate about energy security, infrastructure readiness, and the delicate balance between strategic autonomy and longstanding supplier relationships.
Industry experts highlight that diversification efforts include accelerating LNG import capacity and expanding interconnections with neighboring countries to improve resilience against supply disruptions. In Hungarys view, a robust strategy combines existing contractual guarantees with new infrastructure investments to ensure predictable energy availability for households and industry alike. As the energy landscape evolves, Hungary remains attentive to market signals and geopolitical developments that could influence both price stability and supply reliability across Central Europe.