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WATCH: Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó criticises allies, spares Russia in interview with Russian media
In a recent interview with Russia Today (RT), Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticised European allies while avoiding any negative comments about Russia.
Criticism of European allies and sanctions
Szijjártó described the EU’s sanctions against Russia as “senseless” and “ridiculous,” stating that they have failed to weaken the Russian economy and instead have harmed European economies. He also criticised European leaders for seeking further military aid to Ukraine, arguing that this would only prolong the war. The inclusion of entities like the CSZKA Moscow football club and Patriarch Kirill on sanction lists was deemed “laughable” by Szijjártó, who successfully prevented their sanctioning in February.
Media freedom and foreign financing
Szijjártó condemned the sanctions against RT, labelling them a double standard by the EU. He argued that media freedom in Europe is skewed, favouring liberal outlets and that Hungary’s media landscape is more balanced, with 50% being “patriotic” publications. He also expressed concern over foreign financing of opposition parties and media in Hungary, suggesting this constitutes significant interference in domestic affairs, Telex wrote based on the interview.
Conflict resolution and American influence
Szijjártó emphasised that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved on the battlefield but requires negotiations. He welcomed potential talks between the U.S. and Russia, praising former President Trump’s “peace-oriented” stance. Szijjártó believes that European leaders maintain a “war-oriented” approach to avoid accountability for their strategies, which he claims have caused significant harm.
Hungarian minority rights in Ukraine
The minister also highlighted the lack of progress in securing rights for the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Despite ongoing negotiations with Ukrainian officials, Szijjártó noted that no tangible advancements have been made. He reiterated Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine’s EU membership until these rights are restored, emphasising that all member states must agree on such accession.
Check out the whole interview below:
My full interview with Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó@FM_Szijjarto puts Hungarys case on Ukraine, Energy and Society unapologetically and logically. Yet again, it seems common sense in Euope has a Hungarian accent
— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) March 22, 2025
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BLATANT – “gofer” – to “Mother Russia”.
Afraid – he may have to RETURN his Russia ISSUED award – that he has RECEIVED in the recent past, through his “bastardized” citizenship, and WORK, the commitment of his work to “Mother Russia”.
Szijjarto – of NO respect nor TRUST, in growing millions of Hungarians, in European Democracy, in the European Union and the GLOBAL World of DEMOCRACY.
Laughable.
He’s only ‘following orders’. Who knows what he really thinks deep down. The days of ministers having any autonomy and agency in their daily work are long gone. There’s one controlling mind in town and we all know who that is.
So … Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire with the US. The US went to Mr. Putin – the result we all know.
You-Know-Who does not want peace, I think this much should now be obvious.
Russia does not want peace. Putin wants all of Ukraine. Hungary is prolonging the war by continually undermining assistance to Ukraine thus making Ukraine weaker which gives Russia less incentive to end the war. If Ukraine was strong enough to make Russian advances impossible Putin would end his war. Of course Szijjarto and Orban will never tell you that because they work for Russia and the Hungarian goal is to ensure Russia succeeds in taking over Ukraine. Orban likely has a deal with Putin to have Hungary be given Transcarpathia as a reward for his traitorous actions.
It’s time to call a spade a spade and Hungary for what it is: pro-war.
Members of EU cannot be called allies. Too bad Russian has not wiped-out Ukraine. This elongated war is not helping anyone.
another priceless comment (BS) coming from you Maria, you never stoped me to amaze me.
I’ve long since given up expecting anything other than the most blinkered, beligerent and unhinged comments from dear Maria. I sometimes wonder if he/she believes what he/she writes, or it’s just trolling, designed to elicit maximum visceral response from the bystander.
We would have You-Know-Who as a neighbor! Wow. Definitely something to be avoided. Look at the reactions and steps currently being undertaken by immediate neighbors…
Why would you want Russia to wipe out Hungarians in Ukraine? Article says there are Hungarians in Ukraine. You must really hate Hungarians in Ukraine as you wish them to be wiped out. I hope our allies in EU will protect Hungarians.
The pro-war government in Hungary doesn’t give a fig about Hungary’s minority in Ukraine (or indeed, anyone in Hungary other than a narrow group of party acolytes).
Great culture war talking points for our Politicians. What would life be, without fabricated enemies?
You’ve gone too far and discredited yourself.
That is meant for the one called Maria von…