France Accuses Hungary of Betrayal Over Leaked Call with Russia
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has condemned Hungary for a 'betrayal of solidarity' following the leak of a phone call between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. In the recording, Szijjártó appeared to offer documents regarding Ukraine's EU accession talks to Moscow. While Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also criticized the incident as shocking, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rejected claims of closeness to Russia. During a recent rally, Orbán insisted Hungary remains part of the West but expressed disappointment with Western Europe, notably criticizing German Christian Democrats and praising US Republicans. He highlighted that US Vice President JD Vance recently endorsed him, framing this as his primary Western anchor. The controversy arises just days before a crucial parliamentary vote in Hungary.
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France Accuses Hungary of Betrayal Over Leaked Call with Russia
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has condemned Hungary for a 'betrayal of solidarity' following the leak of a phone call between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. In the recording, Szijjártó appeared to offer documents regarding Ukraine's EU accession talks to Moscow. While Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also criticized the incident as shocking, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rejected claims of closeness to Russia. During a recent rally, Orbán insisted Hungary remains part of the West but expressed disappointment with Western Europe, notably criticizing German Christian Democrats and praising US Republicans. He highlighted that US Vice President JD Vance recently endorsed him, framing this as his primary Western anchor. The controversy arises just days before a crucial parliamentary vote in Hungary.
The Guardian