Russia Confirms Secure Energy Supply Deal with Hungary

Russia will continue to supply crude and gas to Hungary under current agreements, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto confirmed following a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Viktor Orban. During Orban’s Moscow visit, Putin expressed willingness to consider Budapest for a future Russia-U.S. summit.

Russia is set to maintain its energy supply commitments to Hungary, reaffirming the delivery of crude oil and gas under existing contracts. This assurance was provided by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto after bilateral talks between President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

The meeting took place in Moscow, marking a rare engagement for an EU and NATO leader with Putin amidst prevailing geopolitical tensions. Orban's visit underscores the continued dialogue between Hungary and Russia despite broader EU and NATO relations with Moscow.

During the discussions, President Putin expressed his openness to having Budapest serve as the venue for a prospective summit between Russia and the United States, which would include former President Donald Trump. This highlights Russia's interest in maintaining cordial relations with Hungary as a potential diplomatic intermediary.

(With inputs from agencies.)