Péter Szijjártó


Sweden and the Baltic countries have asked the European Commission to provide concrete proposals for promoting Ukraine's accession to the EU
Sweden and the Nordic-Baltic countries are asking the European Commission to provide proposals to speed up Ukraine's accession to the EU. Hungary is threatening to block negotiations until the rights of the Hungarian minority are resolved.

Hungary will block Ukraine's accession to the EU until the rights of the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia are restored - Siyarto
Peter Siyarto accused Ukraine of oppressing the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. Hungary will not allow Ukraine to join the EU until the issue is resolved.

In Strasbourg, the preparation of documents for the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation has been completed - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In Strasbourg, the first stage of work on documents for the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine has been completed. Draft documents are ready for political consideration.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the Hungarian minister's statement about a "buffer zone" between Europe and Russia
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Georgiy Tikhyi, stated that if Ukraine did not fight, Hungary would become a "buffer" between Europe and Russia. He emphasized that the security of Ukraine and Hungary is indivisible.

Szijjártó delighted with Trump and Putin's conversation: the world has become safer
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó approved of the telephone conversation between Trump and Putin, saying it was positive news for the world. He expressed hope that Brussels would not hinder the peace process.

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Hungary will hold a bilateral meeting in the near future: what they will talk about
Andriy Sybiha and Peter Szijjarto agreed to meet to discuss agenda issues. This happened against the background of criticism of Hungary's position on Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Critical U.S. role in countering Russia: Rubio's call forced Hungary to stop sabotaging sanctions
US support is important for EU sanctions against Russia. But Trump can change tactics at any moment, which will affect the European region and further relations with Russia.

EU is preparing an aid package for Ukraine of at least €20 billion, Budapest will not allow itself to be drawn into this - Szijjártó
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that Hungary does not support the €20 billion financing for Ukraine.

Oil transportation through the "Druzhba" pipeline had to be suspended due to a drone attack - Szijjártó
A Ukrainian drone likely attacked the measuring station of the "Druzhba" pipeline, leading to a temporary halt in oil supplies to Hungary. Repair work is underway, and the resumption of transit is expected in the evening.

Szijjártó after meeting with Rubio announced a European conspiracy against Trump's peace plan for Ukraine
The head of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after meeting with the U. S. Secretary of State reported on a conspiracy in Europe against Trump's peace plan. According to Szijjártó, "the rhetoric that the war should last as long as possible is not a strategy."

Hungary co-sponsored a US resolution at the UN that does not condemn Russian aggression
Peter Szijjarto announced Hungary's support for the American resolution on the war in Ukraine, which does not condemn Russia. The Hungarian minister explained this by Donald Trump's “pro-peace” stance.

Hungary opposes the extension of sanctions against Russia and the allocation of 20 billion euros in aid to Ukraine
Peter Szijjarto said that Hungary would not support the extension of EU sanctions against Russians and Belarusians. Budapest also opposes the €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, considering it an obstacle to peace.

Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church head Kirill - Siyarto
Hungary has blocked the introduction of EU sanctions against the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill. Szijjarto explained this by the need to preserve the ability of churches to mediate peace.

Sijjarto: US-Russia talks are the best news, while the EU is “supporters of war”
The Hungarian Foreign Minister called the talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh “great news”. He also said that it was good that the EU was not invited because “supporters of war” should not be at peace talks.

Ukraine deserves peace through strength - von der Leyen
The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.

Summit in Paris: Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez emphasizes the importance of peace for Ukraine
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that Europe wants peace based on international order. The summit in Paris will discuss the war in Ukraine and the European security architecture.

Against the EU and Ukraine: Fico and Siyarto again promote Kremlin narratives
Slovakia's prime minister and Hungary's foreign minister criticized the Paris meeting on the deployment of troops in Ukraine. Both politicians support the position against military aid to Kyiv and Ukraine's accession to NATO.

Hungary to give one million euros to Lebanese army instead of supplying weapons to Ukraine - Szijjarto
Peter Szijjarto announced that Lebanon would receive €1 million through the European Peace Fund instead of supporting Ukraine. Hungary continues to block the allocation of €6 billion in military aid to Ukraine from this fund.

Hungary is the only country to block the EU's joint statement on the elections in Belarus
Representatives of Hungary did not sign the joint appeal of the EU countries to not recognize the presidential election in Belarus. Slovakia also refused at first, but then joined the statement.

Hungary hints at blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU: the reason
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized Ukraine's decision to stop transiting Russian gas. He said that Ukraine needs the unanimous support of all member states to join the EU.

Poland did not invite Hungary's ambassador to the EU: Szijjarto reacts sharply
Poland did not invite the Hungarian ambassador to the EU presidency ceremony because of the granting of asylum to a suspected former deputy minister. Hungarian Minister Szijjarto called the decision “pathetic and childish.

The United States has allowed Turkey to pay for gas through Gazprombank, following Hungary, despite sanctions
The USA allowed Turkey to make payments for gas through the sanctioned Gazprombank. A similar sanctions exemption was also granted to Hungary.

Zelenskyy: Orban's relations with Putin are too “warm” to put the latter in his place
The Ukrainian president said that Orban's relations with Putin are too “warm” for effective negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that the Hungarian prime minister has no mandate for such talks.

Stop immoral manipulations on peace and Christmas: Kyiv reacts sharply to statements of Hungarian officials
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on Hungary to stop manipulating the topic of peace and Christmas, and to refrain from contacts with Russia. The ministry emphasizes that Hungary's actions impede Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Siyarto again "saves" Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill from EU sanctions
Peter Szijjarto vetoed the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill in the EU sanctions list. The Hungarian minister also blocked the disbursement of 6.5 billion euros from the European Peace Fund.

An unprecedented gesture in diplomacy: Szijjarto says Kyiv refused to hold phone talks with Orban
The Hungarian Foreign Ministry called Kyiv's refusal to allow a phone call between Orban and Zelenskyy an “unprecedented gesture. ” Szijjártó said that Hungary had done more than others to peacefully resolve the conflict.

Hungary and Bulgaria find a solution for gas transit amid US sanctions against Russia's Gazprombank - Szijjarto
Hungary and Bulgaria have agreed on a new solution to pay for Russian gas through Gazprombank, despite US sanctions. Peter Szijjarto said that a legal solution had been found that is not subject to restrictions.

Hungary to Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgian Officials: What's Behind the Decision
Peter Szijjarto said Hungary would veto any EU sanctions against Georgian officials. The foreign minister accused Brussels of double standards regarding democratic elections in Georgia.

Szijjarto came to Russia again and met with Lavrov: what they will talk about
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto paid another visit to Moscow during the war. He said that the conflict has no military solution and called for negotiations with Russia.

Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”
Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.