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Hungary FM defends Russia ties

Hungary's outgoing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says he does not regret establishing pragmatic relations with Russia.

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Hungary's outgoing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated he does not regret establishing relations with Russia. He noted that for 11 years he worked on forming 'normal, pragmatic relations' with the Russian Federation. As a result, Hungary gained access to cheaper energy resources. Szijjártó's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and the EU.
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