Hungary labels attempted strike on Russian gas pipeline as a violation of its 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 safe operation of the TurkStream gas pipeline.
Budapest views any attempts to sabotage its energy supply as a violation of its national sovereignty, Szijjarto stated on Monday, responding to reports from Russia that Kyiv had attempted to disable the TurkStream pipeline using kamikaze drones.
The Russian military reported that Kyiv deployed nine unmanned aerial vehicles to target the Russkaya gas compressor station, located near the village of Gaikodzor in Russia’s Krasnodar Region last Saturday. This facility is responsible for pumping natural gas under the Black Sea to Türkiye, with some of that gas eventually reaching consumers in the EU.
Szijjarto noted that the pipeline “is indispensable for the supply of natural gas” to Hungary and has reliably operated for many years. He added, “We expect everyone to respect the safety and operability of this transport route.”
Hungary's relationship with Ukraine has become increasingly strained as Budapest has opposed Kyiv's requests for enhanced military support in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Hungarian government has diverged from the dominant Western stance, which advocates for supporting Kyiv for “as long as it takes” to vanquish Moscow.
Budapest has highlighted that this approach has not altered the trajectory of the Ukraine conflict. Still, EU member states have inflicted economic harm upon themselves in their efforts to sanction Moscow, forfeiting access to Russian markets and resources.
Last year, Kyiv chose not to renew a long-term contract with Russia that permitted gas transit through its territory to Eastern Europe. This decision drew criticism from consumer nations, who accused the Ukrainian government of exacerbating the energy crisis for its political objectives.
Szijjarto commented on the matter last week, saying, “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.”
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded by stating its willingness to take Hungary’s place in the EU, accusing Budapest of “strengthening” Russia through its policies.
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
Budapest views any attempts to sabotage its energy supply as a violation of its national sovereignty, Szijjarto stated on Monday, responding to reports from Russia that Kyiv had attempted to disable the TurkStream pipeline using kamikaze drones.
The Russian military reported that Kyiv deployed nine unmanned aerial vehicles to target the Russkaya gas compressor station, located near the village of Gaikodzor in Russia’s Krasnodar Region last Saturday. This facility is responsible for pumping natural gas under the Black Sea to Türkiye, with some of that gas eventually reaching consumers in the EU.
Szijjarto noted that the pipeline “is indispensable for the supply of natural gas” to Hungary and has reliably operated for many years. He added, “We expect everyone to respect the safety and operability of this transport route.”
Hungary's relationship with Ukraine has become increasingly strained as Budapest has opposed Kyiv's requests for enhanced military support in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Hungarian government has diverged from the dominant Western stance, which advocates for supporting Kyiv for “as long as it takes” to vanquish Moscow.
Budapest has highlighted that this approach has not altered the trajectory of the Ukraine conflict. Still, EU member states have inflicted economic harm upon themselves in their efforts to sanction Moscow, forfeiting access to Russian markets and resources.
Last year, Kyiv chose not to renew a long-term contract with Russia that permitted gas transit through its territory to Eastern Europe. This decision drew criticism from consumer nations, who accused the Ukrainian government of exacerbating the energy crisis for its political objectives.
Szijjarto commented on the matter last week, saying, “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.”
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded by stating its willingness to take Hungary’s place in the EU, accusing Budapest of “strengthening” Russia through its policies.
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
