Contrary to the majority of European Union countries, which, in line with the United States, have severed relations with Moscow since February 2022, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that preserving ties with Russia is a successful outcome of the country’s foreign policy. His comments came only days after the meeting between the leading Republican nominee, Donald Trump, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Szijjártó considers the partnership with Russia crucial to guaranteeing Hungary’s energy supply. In other European countries, as retaliation for the conflict in Ukraine, there was a sharp drop in the purchase of cheap Russian gas, which led to an increase in inflation across the continent […] #AmericanGeopoliticalInstitute #Government #UkraineWar Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/03/trump-tells-orban-ukraine-president/?feed_id=9951