Orbán cabinet: Latest sanctions against Russia not to affect states equally
The economic impact of the latest sanctions on Russia is a decision the consequences of which can be clearly calculated mathematically, and it will not affect countries equally, the prime minister’s chief of staff told commercial news channel HirTV on Thursday.
“Hungary and Slovakia are in the worst situation,” Gergely Gulyás said, with Hungary relying on Russian crude oil for about two-thirds of its oil consumption. The ratio in Slovakia is even higher, he added.
Under the proposed sanctions, petrol in Hungary would cost 700 forints per litre while diesel would rise to 800 forints, Gulyás said, adding that the security of Hungary’s supplies could not be guaranteed either.
“This is why the government has made it clear that it cannot support any sanctions in this form,”
Gulyás said, noting that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán clearly stated Hungary’s position in his letter written to the head of the European Commission on Thursday.
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Hungary will keep to the sanctions which were adopted at the EU summit in Versailles in March, Gulyás said, noting that these sanctions do not cover crude or natural gas.
“We must adopt sanctions that will hurt those whom we want to punish but not those who otherwise want to punish Russia over the aggression committed against Ukraine more so,
” he said.
He said that Bulgaria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic had expressed “serious concern” over energy sanctions.
“We need full unity; without that sanctions cannot be adopted, and if the European Commission wants to maintain the unity which emerged because of the war, it must enter into talks,” Gulyás said.
“Hungary can tell exactly how much extra the situation would cost the country compared with other member states, in what aspect is its situation different, and what sort of expenses it would expect Brussels to reimburse, Gulyás said.
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The Brussels Bureaucrats and Soros Lapdogs never forced us to be almost totally reliant on Russian gas, oil and nuclear energy (Paks II is even moving ahead – committing to at least 50 more years of Rosatom). It was (and is) a DOMESTIC political choice.
No supplier diversification, no energy supply resilience Plan B – and now it seems not even a learning curve.
Mr. Putin bought our loyalty with cheap energy – and is rewarded with a great Trojan Horse in the EU. A role our politicians are more than happy to play, citing the national interest. And then ask Brussels to foot the bill. Truly amazing!
“what sort of expenses it would expect Brussels to reimburse,” It never ceases to amaze me that people think that the money Brussels allocates to countries is from some sort of magic money tree. That money is from the taxpayers within the EU. It is taxpayers predominantly in the northern member states that he wants money, they finance ‘Brussels’ and the beggar nations in the east. Explain to them why, when they are paying around 700 – 800 huf a litre of petrol themselves that they should subsidise Hungarian drivers.
@Levente – just speculation: forcing the oil industry to foot the bill for non-commercial prices at the pump would generally benefit which company in Hungary in the medium to long term?
Read… Oil companies make record profits.
and yes Orban has spent the past 12 years enriching himself and a few friends while becoming totally dependent of Russia. Not particularly smart. Now he blames the EU for wanting to cut the oil while he refuses to condemn Putin.
Victor Orban – the Hungarian Government, the “Witch Hunt” they have maintained – aggressive attacks on the European Union – agendas that have been FOCUSED on – splitting up, manipulation, fragmentation – endevouring to DIVIDE the European Union – continue to Disgrace & Embarrass/Humiliate – the brand name Hungary.
These are just few FACT examples of the present Government of Hungarys under Victor Orban – who through his Governments RELATIONSHIP and Alignment – political ideas & philosophy – with Russia – have come back and will continue to HIGHLIGHT – the WRONG of Hungary – and why we continue to distance widening ourselves and PROVING – by our Government, led by Victor Orban – in our Words, Thoughts & Actions – that we Hungary – do not belong in FACT – to the community of European Countries.
Who besides Russia – at War – economically by increasing Sanction processes being RIGHTFULLY savaged and China about to experience a Cataclysmic Humanitarian & Economic DISASTER – who are the FRIENDS of Hungary ???
Hungary – our Economy, that ALL Major Core Componentry highlight, used globally to access the performance of a countrys Economic & Financial position – current, short and long term – its FUTURE – the trends all continue to head in a STRONG downward motion.
Those globally – have known this was in FACT going to occur – prior to the February 2020 virus pandemic outbreak.
SUSTAINABILITY – a key word prior to February 2020 – and at PRESENT time, what is going to hold up or sustain the Hungarian Economy in a “Hold” postion ???
Answer to this PREVELENT question – HOPE, because – the “Power” and Factual reason(s) – that are causing the downward trends of the Hungarian Economy – will not be corrected nor rectified by the present Government of Hungary under Victor Orban – who set us on this destructive course prior to February 2020 – that was not going to be Sustainable.
Hungary – we are far removed from the ZENITH of our Economic & Financial current and future CHALLENGES.
What will be the NEXT move by the Government of Hungary under Victor Orban – in an attempt to blame others – or blame the European Union, a War – a “Raging” Chinese Novel Corona Virus – for the weakening downward trending Hungarian Economy ???
Who will be our Bankers ?
Interesting immediate times we LIVE in Hungary – and days ahead for us citizens will bring about deepening personal challenges – that much rightfully comes back to the present Government of Hungary – the path they HAVE led us DOWN.
Quality of LIFE – Hungary.
ALL that the present Government has INVOLVED it-self in, call them “wars ” in FACT – they have WRONGFULLY created – that broken-down, they ALL – come back to impacting and IMPOSING a decline – in the Quality of Life – of Hungarians
This is on-going FACT – and is Unacceptable and sadly, it will WORSEN.