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Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, Marc

Video. Hungarian foreign minister admits calls with Russia in key EU meetings

Updated: 24/03/2026 - 14:58 GMT+1

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó has confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov during private EU meetings following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy.

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