Hungary criticizes Ukrainian 'attacks on sovereignty'
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has emphasized the importance of ensuring the safe operation of the TurkStream gas pipeline. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has emphasized the need to safeguard the TurkStream gas pipeline.
Budapest perceives any efforts to disrupt its energy supply as a threat to its national sovereignty, Szijjarto remarked on Monday, in response to reports from Russia suggesting that Kiev attempted to disable the TurkStream pipeline using kamikaze drones.
The Russian military reported that Kiev deployed nine unmanned aircraft aimed at the Russkaya gas compressor station near Gaikodzor in Russia's Krasnodar Region last Saturday. This facility is responsible for transporting natural gas under the Black Sea to Türkiye, some of which eventually reaches consumers in the EU, including Hungary.
Szijjarto stated in a Facebook post that the pipeline “is indispensable for the supply of natural gas” and has been functioning reliably for years. He added, “We expect everyone to respect the safety and operability of this transport route.”
Hungary's relations with Ukraine have soured due to Budapest's reluctance to support Kiev’s calls for increased military aid. The Hungarian government has dismissed Western calls for Ukraine to receive assistance for “as long as it takes” to overcome Moscow.
Szijjarto pointed out that while the military strategy has proven ineffective, EU member states have also inflicted economic harm upon themselves through sanctions against Moscow, ultimately losing access to the Russian market and its resources.
Kiev has declined to allow the transit of Russian gas through its territory to Eastern European nations, including Slovakia and Hungary, which have accused Ukraine of exacerbating the energy crisis for political reasons. Szijjarto commented last week, “Ukraine is trying to join the EU as a candidate; it has once again put the European economy in a more difficult position with its latest decision.”
In response, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed its willingness to take Hungary’s place in the EU, accusing Budapest of “strengthening” Russia through its policies.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
Budapest perceives any efforts to disrupt its energy supply as a threat to its national sovereignty, Szijjarto remarked on Monday, in response to reports from Russia suggesting that Kiev attempted to disable the TurkStream pipeline using kamikaze drones.
The Russian military reported that Kiev deployed nine unmanned aircraft aimed at the Russkaya gas compressor station near Gaikodzor in Russia's Krasnodar Region last Saturday. This facility is responsible for transporting natural gas under the Black Sea to Türkiye, some of which eventually reaches consumers in the EU, including Hungary.
Szijjarto stated in a Facebook post that the pipeline “is indispensable for the supply of natural gas” and has been functioning reliably for years. He added, “We expect everyone to respect the safety and operability of this transport route.”
Hungary's relations with Ukraine have soured due to Budapest's reluctance to support Kiev’s calls for increased military aid. The Hungarian government has dismissed Western calls for Ukraine to receive assistance for “as long as it takes” to overcome Moscow.
Szijjarto pointed out that while the military strategy has proven ineffective, EU member states have also inflicted economic harm upon themselves through sanctions against Moscow, ultimately losing access to the Russian market and its resources.
Kiev has declined to allow the transit of Russian gas through its territory to Eastern European nations, including Slovakia and Hungary, which have accused Ukraine of exacerbating the energy crisis for political reasons. Szijjarto commented last week, “Ukraine is trying to join the EU as a candidate; it has once again put the European economy in a more difficult position with its latest decision.”
In response, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed its willingness to take Hungary’s place in the EU, accusing Budapest of “strengthening” Russia through its policies.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
