"New Realities": Orban stated that Hungary should review its relations with the Russian Federation - the media

According to the Prime Minister of Hungary, in favor of Budapest-maintaining ties with Moscow. However, it is almost impossible to realize now. Moreover, it is difficult to restore relations even after the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Hungary may have to revise his relations with Russia in the future due to the change of geopolitical realities after its invasion of Ukraine. About it writes Bloomberg. According to Orban, in favor of Budapest - maintaining ties with Moscow.

This is especially true of the energy industry. However, relations between Europe and the Russian Federation may not recover to the former level even after the end of Russia with Ukraine. Therefore, Hungary will have to adapt to new realities. "I understand the need to restore Russian-European relations after the war, but it is far from reality.

This is why the foreign and economic policy of Hungary has to think seriously about what relationship we can establish and maintain with Russia in the next 10-15 years," he said Orban. Journalists recalled that the Head of Hungary's Government became the subject of sharp criticism by its allies on the European Union and NATO with support for close relations with Russia even after it invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Orban also opposed the sanctions of the European Union towards Moscow.

The publication writes that it is unclear, which specifically signals such words of Victor Orban. He may intend to change his country's political course. Especially against the background of rumors that he is planned to meet with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. We will remind that in Hungary called the key condition of Victor Orban's visit to Kiev.