A Russian State Duma deputy has threatened Hungary with an energy blockade in response to a new foreign policy doctrine from Budapest, which describes Russia as a security threat.
Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party defeated Viktor Orbán’s nationalist government in April. Magyar has since pledged a foreign policy reset, seeking closer ties with the EU and NATO while moving away from the close relationship his predecessor built with the Kremlin.
In a document published on Wednesday setting out Hungary’s position ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly, the government said Hungary condemns Russian military aggression and fully supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while calling for negotiations towards a sustainable peace and security guarantees.
“Russia’s behaviour poses a threat to Hungary, Europe and the global order, and also endangers the Hungarian minority living in Transcarpathia,” the document said.
Moscow has not officially responded to the document. However, Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the State Duma’s Defence Committee, warned that Russia could halt oil and gas supplies to Hungary after Budapest labelled Moscow a threat.
